Painter

Ag Growth International Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

AGI Falls City in Kentucky is seeking a painter to coat sheet metal products, operate painting equipment, and ensure quality standards on the manufacturing floor. The role involves preparing surfaces, selecting coatings, and adjusting equipment to achieve consistent finishes.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma and 1–2 years of related painting experience, plus a valid driver’s license. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is expected for basic documentation and records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• One to two years related painting experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• Microsoft Office experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects or deviations, and adjust as necessary.
• Wash and prepare product before painting; prep may include sand blasting.
• Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by inspection or using tools.
• Select coatings or prepare mixes according to specifications.
• Set up and operate painting or coating machines for products.
• Adjust air pressure and flow to regulate operations.
• Clean machines and work areas using water, solvents and other aids.
• Attach hoses or nozzles and adjust to achieve proper spray.
• Position items on racks or reels to coat or spray them.
• Mark and tag material with job numbers and identifiers.

Skills

Experience in painting

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About AGI

Ag Growth International (AGI) is a Canadian based food infrastructure company. With over 3,800 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.

AGI Falls City is a world-class manufacturer of air management equipment specializing in the design of custom solutions for a wide range of industries. AGI Falls City makes dependable centrifugal and axial fans, ducting, transitions and other sheet metal and aeration products. Our aeration systems are custom built for each installation to provide optimum storage conditions for farm bins and major terminals. AGI Falls City products help companies meet OSHA, EPA and other clean air guidelines.

The Opportunity

We are actively seeking a painter for the manufacturing floor to set up, operate, or tend machines to coat or paint manufactured sheet metal products with paint, epoxy, or rust-proofing materials using a wide variety of colors.

Responsibilities

• Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects or deviations from standards, and make adjustments as necessary.
• Wash & prepare product before the painting process. Preparation may include, Sand blasting,
• Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections, or by using
• Select appropriate coatings, paints, or sprays, or prepare them by mixing substances according to
• Set up and operate machines to paint or coat products with such materials as paint, epoxy, rust
• Turn dials, hand wheels, valves, or switches to regulate air pressure and circulation, and the flow or
• Clean machines, related equipment, and work areas, using water, solvents and other cleaning aids.
• Attach hoses or nozzles to machines, using wrenches and make adjustments to obtain the proper
• Place items or products on feed racks, spindles, or reel strands to coat, paint, or spray them, using hands, hoists, or truck lifts.
• Mark and/or tag material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• One to two years related experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Microsoft Office

Why AGI?

Leading the Way in Global Food Supply Chain Solutions

AGI is a leading global expert in providing farmers, processors and commercial customers with the right equipment and customized engineering solutions to produce, protect and deliver the world’s grain, fertilizer, seed, feed and food supplies.Dedicated tosafety, innovation and customization,AGI offers one of the largestcatalogsof equipment and full-service planning and engineering services for the storage, blending, mixing, conveying, conditioning, and processing of agricultural products worldwide. Supported by an extensive in-country sales and service team, AGI provides a global distribution network and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India, France, and Italy.

Our Culture

Safety and teamwork are the cornerstones of our global culture. In all aspects of our business, diverse and inclusive teams work together to deliver quality products, solutions, and services for our customers around the world.

Our competitive salaries, benefits packages, and employee share purchase plan help you take care of your family. Professional development activities keep you learning and involved, offering many opportunities to grow and advance your career.

With AGI, you’re choosing an employer dedicated to strengthening and securing the global food supply chain.

AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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