Painter

The Manitowoc Company; Shady Grove (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manitowoc Company in Shady Grove, Pennsylvania is seeking a skilled painter to apply automotive standard finishes. The candidate must be proficient in operating various paint spraying equipment and possess strong safety skills.

This role requires considerable skill in paint application and understanding safety protocols. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. Living in Pennsylvania is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Considerable skill required in various types of paint applications.
• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic; compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate spray equipment to apply various coatings.
• Mix finishes to the correct ratio prior to application.
• Maintain cleanliness of spray equipment.
• Ensure all parts are free from contaminants.

Skills

Paint application

Reading safety documents

Basic arithmetic

Data collection

Operating spray equipment

Monitoring air flow

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Airless spray guns

HVLP equipment

Anemometer

Forklifts

Job description

Minimum Job Requirements

• Considerable skill required in the use of various types of paint to obtain automotive standard finishes.
• Must be able to read and interpret safety, operating, and maintenance documents.
• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic in all units of measure, including fractions and decimals; compute rates, ratios and percentages.
• Must be able to create and interpret various data collection tools.

Essential Job Functions

• May be required to hand blast and operate an 8–12 wheel roto blaster.
• Use of wet & dry film thickness gauges.
• Understand and follow hazard waste barrel guidelines.
• Operate orbital sander to prepare units, parts and/or any sub‑straight material prior to finish.
• Prepare units and parts by using masking tape, caps, plugs, plastic, etc. when needed to protect areas from coming in contact with paint.
• Use overheads, Blue Giants and/or forklifts to load and unload parts carts or monorail systems.
• Ensure all parts and units are free and clean of grease, oil and/or any other containment that may jeopardize paint integrity.
• Monitor and measure air flow using an anemometer.
• Mix finishes to the correct ratio prior to application.
• Detect and report defective materials per work instructions.
• Operate airless spray, HVLP, air assisted spray and/or electro‑static spray equipment to apply base, protective and/or finished coats.
• Monitor viscosity of all finishes daily by using various Zahn cups.
• Maintain cleanliness on all spray related equipment.
• Apply any required decals to completed units per decal installation drawings.
• Complete SPC charts and/or titration of washers daily.
• Other duties as determined by supervision.

Working Environment

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is located on the production shop floor, in multiple buildings. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand, reach, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Incumbent will work in a typical paint environment including the use of solvents, adhesives, hydraulic oil, petroleum products, etc. There is frequent lifting and/or moving of up to 50 pounds.

Education & Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Maintain departmental housekeeping and 5S standards.
• Perform job functions in a safe manner.
• Wear all Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) required by Company Policy for the job being performed.
• Know and follow established job specific and facility wide safety and health procedures and rules.
• Actively participate in safety and health training and demonstrate competency based on training received.
• Bring safety and health issues, unsafe acts, and safety suggestions to management’s attention or correct those you can.
• Employees who are required to wear half or full face respirators must take and pass a pulmonary function test annually, as well as be fit tested annually and must complete a medical surveillance questionnaire each year.
• No facial hair is permitted that may interfere with the seal of the respirator.
• Areas that utilize air supplied hoods; there are no medical requirement but must complete a medical surveillance questionnaire each year.
• Responsible for collection of paint related waste associated with paint gun flush activities. Painters will receive introductory and annual training related to the hazardous waste collection of gun flush solvent. Training will cover hazards of hazardous waste, collection methods, spill prevention methods, bonding/grounding to be utilized, emergency shutdown procedures for paint/solvent lines, proper labeling and dating of containers, storage requirements and time frames, spill reporting and emergency evacuation procedures, and containment procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess basic computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.
• Forklift certification