Painter - 2nd Shift (Shift Differential!)

Altec; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical options

Dental and vision care

Matching 401(k)

Company-paid basic life insurance

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Job summary

Altec, located in Duluth, MN, is seeking an experienced painting technician to operate the painting system and spray paint truck bodies and components using handheld spray guns. The role ensures paint thickness, conducts quality checks, and adjusts viscosity as needed to meet established standards.

Responsibilities include changing solvents, maintaining paint drums and booth filtration, and assisting with surface preparation.

Qualifications

• Be able to provide a high school diploma/GED.
• Have the ability to read, write, and comprehend.
• Have basic computer usage knowledge.
• Be proficient in spraying with paint guns.
• Have knowledge of automotive painting.
• Vocational training in lieu of experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Operate painting system.
• Spray paint truck bodies and/or components using handheld spray gun.
• Apply paint to obtain consistent dry film thickness.
• Perform quality checks and ensure paint application meets standards.
• Check paint viscosity during shift and adjust as necessary.
• Change solvent and paint drums.
• Fill hardener and paint drums.
• Perform paint booth housekeeping and filter maintenance.
• Maintain proper care of guns for minimum painting downtime.
• Ensure and occasionally assist with proper surface preparation prior to painting.
• Load and unload parts/components to be painted.
• Monitor temperature gauges in booth and oven.
• Maintain daily time records.
• Support APS (Altec Production System) initiatives; participate in continuous improvement events.
• Move to other work areas to support production needs (cross-train).
• Effectively assist and train new/current associates.
• Follow safety, environmental and quality policies, procedures, and PPE usage.
• Maintain work area and shop tools/equipment.
• Shows commitment to Altec core values.

Skills

Paint spraying

Quality checks

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electrostatic paint guns

HVLP paint guns

Job description

Responsibilities

• Spray paint truck bodies and/or components using handheld spray gun
• Apply paint to obtain consistent dry film thickness
• Perform quality checks and ensures paint application meets paint standards
• Check paint viscosity during shift and adjust as necessary
• Change solvent and paint drums
• Fill hardener and paint drums
• Perform paint booth housekeeping and filter maintenance
• Maintain proper care of guns for minimum painting downtime
• Ensure and occasionally assist with proper surface preparation prior to painting
• Load and unload parts/components to be painted
• Monitor temperature gauges in booth and oven
• Maintain daily time records
• Support APS (Altec Production System) initiatives. May participate in continuous improvement events
• Move to other work areas to support production needs (cross-train)
• Effectively assist and train new/current associates
• Follow established safety, environmental and quality policies, procedures, and practices to include proper use and care of PPE
• Maintain work area and shop tools/equipment
• Shows commitment to Altec core values
• Other job duties as assigned

Job Description

• Operate painting system
• Spray paint truck bodies and/or components using handheld spray gun
• Apply paint to obtain consistent dry film thickness
• Perform quality checks and ensures paint application meets paint standards
• Check paint viscosity during shift and adjust as necessary
• Change solvent and paint drums
• Fill hardener and paint drums
• Perform paint booth housekeeping and filter maintenance
• Maintain proper care of guns for minimum painting downtime
• Ensure and occasionally assist with proper surface preparation prior to painting
• Load and unload parts/components to be painted
• Monitor temperature gauges in booth and oven
• Maintain daily time records
• Support APS (Altec Production System) initiatives. May participate in continuous improvement events
• Move to other work areas to support production needs (cross-train)
• Effectively assist and train new/current associates
• Follow established safety, environmental and quality policies, procedures, and practices to include proper use and care of PPE
• Maintain work area and shop tools/equipment
• Shows commitment to Altec core values
• Other job duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

Applicants must:

• be able to provide a high school diploma/GED.
• have the ability to read, write, and comprehend.
• have basic computer usage knowledge.
• be proficient in spraying with paint guns.
• have knowledge of automotive painting.
• know that vocational training in lieu of experience will be considered.

Education, Skills, and Experience Desired

• Proficiency in painting with electrostatic paint guns
• Proficiency in painting with HVLP paint guns

Benefits

• Altec offers comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care, matching 401(k), company-paid basic life insurance, wellness programs, company events, tuition reimbursement, and paid vacation.

Why Join Altec?

If you're considering a career with Altec, Inc., there's never been a better time to join us! Our Company was founded based upon values that place the customer first and we view people as our greatest strength. Altec has continued to grow, utilizing the same values, and over the years, those values have helped us to earn the trust and confidence of our customers worldwide. We remain committed to total customer satisfaction in everything we do. That's why today Altec is an innovative, financially sound company that is setting a standard of excellence in design, manufacturing, and service; and that's why you can rely on us to provide you with the stability of a well-managed company.

Our Vision

Altec continues to pursue a singular vision: To be recognized by customers as the preferred supplier of products, services, and solutions in all markets we serve. Our values sustain that vision, our goals build upon it and our associates help to achieve it. Altec's values are the cornerstone of our corporate culture and every Altec associate is considered an integral part of Team Altec.

Our Values

Customer First, Enjoyment of Work, Family, Financial Stability, Integrity, People Are Our Greatest Strength, Quality, Spiritual Development and Teamwork

About Our Duluth Location

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vat8hSgO-cQ

Meet Our Associates

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKhcOWjgppY&t=15s

Purpose Of Position

Set up, operate, or tend machines to coat or paint components, trucks and/or bodies.

EEO Statement

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.

Pay Transparency

Pay range: $22.83 - $28.23/hour + $1.50 shift differential . We are committed to fair and competitive pay for all associates based on their experience, education, and qualifications. Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.