Painter I - Sheet Metal (All Crews)

Aaon Coil Products Inc.; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is looking for a Manufacturing Painter in Longview, Texas. You'll apply paint and coatings to various products, ensuring high quality and adherence to industry standards. Key responsibilities include preparing surfaces, selecting materials, and applying coatings. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and prefer candidates with 6 months of painting experience. This role offers a dynamic work environment within the manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience preferred related to painting.
• Ability to stand, bend, and lift for extended periods.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Apply paint and coating to manufactured products.
• Prepare surfaces and select paint materials for application.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of paint types and application techniques

Basic understanding of safety protocols

Good communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Spray guns

Painting equipment

Job description

**Job Description:**Job Summary: Apply paint and coating to various manufactured products, ensuring a high-quality finish and adherence to industry standards. This role involves preparing surfaces, selecting appropriate paint materials, applying coatings using various techniques, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. The Manufacturing Painter works closely with production teams to meet production schedules and quality requirements.**Essential Responsibilities/Activities:*** Cleans, sands, and prepares surfaces for painting to ensure proper adhesion of coatings.* Repairs any imperfections or defects on surfaces before painting.* Masks and covers areas not intended for painting.* Selects appropriate paint types and colors based on product specifications and requirements.* Ensures paints and coatings are mixed to achieve desired colors and consistency.* Applies paint using various spraying techniques.* Ensures an even and smooth application of coatings to achieve the desired finish.* Monitors environmental conditions such as humidity and temperature to ensure optimal paint application.* Inspects painted surfaces for defects, drips, or inconsistencies.* Touches up or reapplies paint as necessary to achieve a uniform and flawless finish.* Performs quality checks to ensure the final product meets established standards.* Cleans and maintains painting equipment such as spray guns and paint booths.* Troubleshoots and performs minor repairs on equipment as needed.* Follows safety protocols and guidelines while handling and applying paint and coatings.* Uses protective gear such as respirators, gloves, and eye protection to prevent exposure to hazardous materials.* Disposes of paint waste and materials properly according to environmental regulations.* Collaborates with production teams to ensure efficient workflow and meets production schedules.* Communicates with supervisors and colleagues regarding paint requirements and any challenges faced.* Maintains accurate records of paint usage, color formulas, and work performed.* Documents any quality issues and actions taken to address them.**Education and Experience Requirements:**High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 6 months experience preferred.**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities*** Knowledge of paint types, colors, and application techniques.* Familiarity with different painting equipment and tools.* Strong attention to detail and quality of work.* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.* Basic understanding of safety protocols and hazardous material handling.* Good communication skills.* Willingness to learn and adapt to new painting techniques and technologies.**Work Environment*** Physical stamina and the ability to stand, bend, and lift for extended periods.* Ability to lift up to 50lbs.* Ability to work in manufacturing facilities and regularly be exposed to loud noises, dust and chemical fumes with varying and extreme temperatures.**Disclaimer:**Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at a time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.