Painter

MI-T-M Corporation; Peosta (IA); On-site; USD 24,797,000 - 38,573,000; Full time

Job summary

MI-T-M Corporation in Iowa is seeking a Powder Coat Painter responsible for applying powder coating to metal parts with precision and adherence to specifications. The role involves operating booth equipment, monitoring environmental conditions, and ensuring quality from prep through finish.

Responsibilities include color changes, hopper refills, booth cleanliness, and troubleshooting to maintain production flow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to lift 55 lbs.
• Standing for up to 10 hours daily.
• Wears PPE and works in a factory with heat, noise, dust, fumes.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains paint guns, spray equipment, reclaim equipment, and other booth tools per manufacturer instructions and procedures.
• Applies powder coating to metal parts with precision and consistency.
• Monitors booth temperature, humidity and other environmental factors for optimal painting conditions.
• Prepares parts prior to painting (masking, cleaning, inspecting for defects).
• Performs powder coat color changes per daily production plan.
• Refills powder coat hopper as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness of paint booth and surrounding area.
• Conducts quality checks after painting for surface smoothness and conformance.
• Troubleshoots and resolves equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Work ethic

Communication

Reliability

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Computer skills

Lifting 55 lbs

Stamina

Safety awareness

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hours: 1st Shift 5am-3pm, Monday through Friday, with overtime hours as needed

Summary:

A Painter is responsible for applying powder coat with precision and consistency in accordance with company and customer specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Operates and maintains paint guns, spray equipment, reclaim equipment, and other tools in the booth according to the manufacturer instructions and company procedures
• Applies powder coating to metal parts with precision, ensuring even coverage and adherence to quality standards
• Monitors the temperature, humidity, and other environmental factors in the paint booth to ensure optimal painting conditions
• Ensures proper preparation of parts before painting, including masking, cleaning, and inspecting for defects
• Perform powder coat color changes as necessary, according to daily production plan
• Refilling the powder coat hopper when necessary
• Maintain the cleanliness of the paint booth and immediate working area
• Conducts quality checks after painting to ensure surfaces are smooth, uniform, and meet internal and external customer specifications
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues to maintain workflow and minimize downtime
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Great work ethic and attendance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Reliable transportation
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, unsupervised, or in a team environment
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Flexibility and adaptability – maybe remove this, seems ambiguous and unnecessary
• Continuous improvement mindsetAbility to use various computer systems
• Ability to lift 55lbs
• Willingness to stand for up to ten hours daily, throughout the shift
• Ability to follow all safety protocols and procedures
• Willingness to wear PPE and work in a factory environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, odor, and fumes
• Flexibility to work various shifts based on production needs
• High school diploma or GED required