Painter I

Dover Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial company in Austin, TX is seeking a Painter I to apply industrial coatings, prepare surfaces, and ensure quality of painted parts. The role requires at least 1 year of experience in wet painting operations, good color vision, and detail-oriented skills. Comprehensive benefits package available including health insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

401(k) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in wet painting operations.
• Good color vision and aesthetic instincts.
• Familiarity with painting tools and materials.

Responsibilities

• Preparing surfaces to be coated.
• Applying various coats of paint.
• Inspecting painted parts for quality.

Skills

Color vision

Detail-oriented

Time management

Collaboration

Tools

Painting tools

Job description

Painter I

Location: Austin, TX, US, 78728

We are #EnergizedByGrowth. DFS is part of a legacy of leadership that spans back generations, made up of some of the most trusted, leading-edge brands in the industry.

Role Summary:

The role of the Painter I will primarily be responsible for the application of a wide range of industrial liquid coatings. In this role, you will apply coats in various metal fabrication as well as in plastic parts and perform surface preparation to parts prior to the actual painting and loading/unloading paint conveyor lines.

Job Responsibilities

• Preparing surfaces to be coated by sanding, buffing, chemical wipe or water wash.
• Applying primer, intermediate, top coat and sealers to paint surfaces to ensure proper adhesion to parts being coated.
• Mixing paints properly, reading and understanding PDS for coatings and SOW for parts to be painted.
• Mask and protect areas of parts not to be coated.
• Inspecting painted parts for quality and workmanship to be sure no runs, sags, or drips on parts, and areas that should not be coated are correct.
• Applying paint, stain and other finishes to paint surfaces using spray guns
• Cleaning machines, equipment and work areas using water, solvents and other cleaning aids
• Reviewing and implementing work orders and assignments
• Efficiently using and maintaining paint material inventory
• Consistently utilizing all required safety equipment, properly disposing of hazardous waste
• Operating all required equipment to perform necessary repairs in a safe manner and in accordance with company policies and applicable local, state and federal regulations
• Maintaining and wearing all required safety and health personal protective equipment, including respirator, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer and in accordance with company policies
• Attending/collaborating with the team during daily production meetings

Position Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in wet painting operations. Preferable working in industrial or automotive environment.
• Good color vision and aesthetic instincts
• Quality conscious and detail-oriented
• Familiarity with painting tools and materials
• Time management skills to ensure tasks are completed on schedule
• Collaboration and teamwork

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.

Benefits:

Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, 13 paid holidays/floating holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days, and paid sick leave.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know.