Painter/Loader

STP; Rowley (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Painter/Loader to join their team in Rowley, MA. This role focuses on preparing and applying coatings while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in spray painting and material handling. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, along with a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience or equivalent training in spray painting.
• Broad knowledge of Steel Structure Painting Council (SSPC) standards.
• Three to five years of material handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and mix paint and solvents per specifications.
• Organize and coordinate loading of outgoing deliveries.
• Maintain accurate application records.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret fabrication and erection drawings

Able to review and interpret MSDS and Technical Paint Data Sheets

Ability to safely operate airless spray unit

Ability to safely operate blasting machine

Ability to use a DeFelsko device for measurement

Good communication skills

Quality and safety minded

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Airless spray unit

Hand and power tools

Yard equipment

Job description

Being part of our team, you are our #1 priority. We offer great pay, full benefits, job flexibility and team that puts your happiness first.

We are looking for a Painter/Loader in Rowley Ma.

Pay is $25-27 an hour DOE

Major Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Prepare and properly mix paint and solvents per manufacturer specifications
• Prepare and paint materials in accordance with defined SSPC specifications and job requirements
• Prepare no paint and blocking areas per job specification
• Ensure proper cure time between coats as outlined per manufacturers specifications
• Organize and coordinate loading of outgoing deliveries with Shipping Coordinator
• Daily monitoring of environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, dew point)
• Maintain accurate application records including time of mix, activation time, and application time on a per pot basis in compliance with third party inspection agency requirements
• Efficiently and fiscally manage paint and supply inventory
• Responsible for quality inspection of own workmanship, addressing significant discrepancies, and for discussing marginal discrepancies with supervisor as needed to determine if corrective action is necessary

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret fabrication and erection drawings
• Able to review and interpret MSDS and Technical Paint Data Sheets
• Able to safely operate airless spay unit to achieve a proper aesthetic finish
• Able to safely operate blasting machine to prepare surface per project specifications
• Ability to use a DeFelsko device for measurement of wet film and dry film thickness
• Ability to use measuring devices such as tape measure with 1/16-inch graduations
• Ability to safely use a variety of hand and power tools including a wood chop saw
• Ability to safely operate shop overhead crane system as well as yard lifting equipment such as Combi-Lift, fixed mast forklift, Straddle Carrier (Big Bird) including knowledge of equipment weight hoisting limitations
• Ability to safely load and stack materials onto trailers and/or truck flatbeds
• Ability to operate Yard Horse for safe movement of loaded and unloaded trailers

Required Skills/Abilities - Continued

• Good communication skills, able to work with others in a fast-paced production focused environment
• Comfortable with using technology in a paperless environment, including the use of administrative and production related software programs
• Quality and safety minded

Position Qualification Minimums (Education, Training, Experience)

• High school education or equivalent
• State Issued driver’s license in good standing
• Four years of experience or equivalent training in spray painting techniques for airless spay systems and application of primer paints
• Broad knowledge of Steel Structure Painting Council (SSPC) standards
• Three to five years of material handling experience or equivalent training
• Three to five years of experience in proper use of yard equipment or equivalent training