Painter (Oran)

Manac; Missouri; On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company contribution

Paid holidays and time off

Profit sharing opportunities

Referral bonuses

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of trailers is looking for a Spray Painter to apply primer and topcoat to commercial trailers. Responsibilities include cleaning equipment, preparing surfaces for painting, and maintaining quality standards. The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, self-motivated, and has spray painting experience in an automotive setting. This position offers competitive pay starting at $23/hour, a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans, and opportunities for overtime and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Must have spray painting experience in an automotive setting.
• Experience with high-volume low-pressure paint systems.
• 1+ years spray painting experience in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply primer and topcoat using spray gun equipment.
• Clean and maintain spraying equipment.
• Prepare surfaces before painting.
• Check for product flaws after coating.

Skills

Safety Conscious

Self Motivated

Attentive to Detail

Blueprint Reading

HVLP Paint Systems

Job description

Location Oran, MO, USA Schedule Day shift
Type Plant Employee

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for applying primer and topcoat to commercial trailers (steel and aluminum) using spray gun equipment and techniques. Painters must follow high quality standards to minimize defects and exceed customer standards
• Cleans grease and dirt from product
• Applies masking tape over parts and areas that are not to be coated
• Fills cavities and dents with putty to attain smooth surface
• Selects and mixes coating liquid to produce desired color. Coats areas inaccessible to hand sprayer with brush
• Cleans spraying equipment and brushes with solvent
• Removes rust from metal with acid, wire brush, or steel wool
• Prepare surface using metal, wood, or plastic part to sand or ground surface
• Use spray guns to coat metal
• Fill the machine's tanks with a mixture of paints or chemicals, adding prescribed amounts of solution
• Adjust nozzles on the spray guns to obtain the proper dispersion of the spray
• Check product for flaws, bubbles, or imperfections
• Regulate the temperature and air circulation in drying ovens
• Position automatic spray guns, set nozzles, and synchronize action of guns with speed of conveyor carrying articles; apply touch-ups
• Handle/store and dispose of hazardous waste according to city, state and federal laws
• Frequently climbs, walks, stoops and kneels; works inside/outside in cool and hot weather conditions; lift/carry no more than 50lbs

Qualifications and requirements

Requirements:

• Required Experience/Qualifications of Spray Painters:
• Safety Conscious
• Self Motivated
• Attentive to Detail
• Spray Painting Experience / Automotive setting
• Must be able to work overtime when necessary

Required Experience/Skills:

• Able to read blueprints
• Experience with High Volume Low Pressure Paint Systems
• 1yr experience spray painting on a large scale
• 1yr experience painting in a production environment

Schedule

Monday-Thursday 10 hour shifts, with the possibility of overtime on Fridays

Compensation package

Starting at $23/hr.

The compensation for this position will be determined by the candidate's level of experience. We understand that each individual's unique background and expertise will contribute differently to our team. All applicants are encouraged to provide details of their previous professional experiences during the application process.

Manac provides competitive wages, opportunities for advancement, affordable insurance including medical, dental, and vision starting at just 60 days, and a 401k plan which the company contributes to after a year of service. We are seeking applicants with great work ethic, positive outlook, team oriented, and who will take pride in their work with attention to detail and quality as well as productivity. We offer paid holidays, paid time off, and potential for profit sharing. Manac also offers opportunities for referral bonuses and quarterly attendance bonuses! Reimbursements are offered for required PPE - metatarsal shoes and prescription safety glasses, if needed, up to a certain amount.

**Submitting a resume is highly encouraged for quicker turnaround time for review**