Painter/Assembler

IPEG, Inc.; Franklin (Venango County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Bonus plans

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Health club reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

PGNA, Inc. seeks a Painter/Assembler for our Franklin, PA assembly plant. The role involves preparing surfaces, applying paints and coatings, and performing assemblies per engineering drawings and schedules.

The position requires 6–10 years of related experience, solid mechanical skills, and effective communication within a manufacturing team. A strong work ethic and adaptability in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have mechanical aptitude and be able to follow instructions.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Able to work under moderate supervision and meet production goals.

Responsibilities

• Assess surface prep and prep materials for painting.
• Operate equipment to clean, strip, sand, and prepare items for coating.
• Mix and prepare paint to specifications.
• Operate spray or coating equipment as required.
• Clean and maintain paint guns, booth, ventilation, and PPE.
• Maintain inventory of paint and materials; log usage.
• Assemble equipment per engineering drawings and work orders.
• Perform quality checks on products and parts.
• Position or align components for assembly; rework or replace damaged parts.
• Report progress and problems to team leader; contribute to a positive team environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Organizational skills

Interpersonal & communication skills

Positive attitude & work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Conair, part of the PiovanGroup, is a leading producer of auxiliary equipment for the plastics processing industry. We make and market over 450 different products, including resin-drying systems, blenders, feeders and material-conveying systems, temperature-control equipment and granulators. Extrusion solutions include gravimetric control systems, film and sheet scrap-reclaim systems and downstream equipment for pipe and profile extrusion. Conair is also a leader in plastics process integration, engineering and installing complete manufacturing systems that help plastics processors manage their valuable raw materials, handle their critical manufactured parts, and improve their process yield.

Position: Painter / Assembler

Location: Franklin, PA

Role

The Painter/Assembler prepares and applies paint, primer and other coatings to a variety of equipment prior to and during the assembly process. The Painter/Assembler also performs the tasks associated with assemblies and sub-assemblies in the final assembly of equipment for Conair or Thermal Care brand products. This role requires good mechanical aptitude and organizational skills for the production of precision parts and assemblies. This position reports to the production team leaders and is located in our assembly plant in Franklin, Pennsylvania.

Key Responsibilities

• Correctly assess for proper surface preparation and prepping materials for painting;
• Operate equipment to clean, wash, strip, sand, remove corrosion, fill dents, debur or otherwise prepare fabricated items for application of paint and or other protective coatings;
• Mix and preparation of paint to specifications;
• Operate spray or coating equipment as required;
• Clean and maintain paint guns, equipment, paint booth, ventilation and personal protective equipment;
• Keep all material storage areas in a neat and orderly condition;
• Maintain inventory of paint, cleaners, additives and daily paint and material usage logs;
• Assemble equipment to engineering drawings, schematics, and Conair standards, based on work orders or production schedules, according to specifications;
• Perform quality checks on products and parts;
• Position or align components for assembly;
• Rework, repair, or replace damaged parts or assemblies;
• Verbally report progress and problems to the team leader in a professional manner;
• Be a positive team member with a good honest work ethic;
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Position typically expects six (6) to ten (10) years of direct/relevant experience based on scope of position;
• Mechanical or electrical work experience;
• Moderate knowledge of general manufacturing with good mechanical aptitude;
• Basic math skills;
• Relies on verbal and written instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job;
• Works under moderate supervision;
• Primary job functions typically require exercising independent judgment;
• Demonstrate flexibility when confronted with change;
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with all levels of the organization;
• Must maintain composure in a fast-paced environment;
• Mission focused with a sense of urgency when required;
• Must have a positive attitude and foster a continuous improvement environment.

PGNA, Inc. offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including profit sharing, bonus plans, 401(k) with company match, medical insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, health club reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, and employee referral bonus program.

PGNA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and offers employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement), veteran status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, HIV-positive status, possession of the sickle cell trait, genetic characteristics, political views, and any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.