Painter's Helper

Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Co.; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Co. in Addison, IL, is seeking an operator to run a spray painter and apply industrial paint finishes to metal parts.

The role requires reading job information, selecting tools, and preparing parts for painting while maintaining quality standards. The job involves assisting the painter, handling masking materials, and moving parts using hooks, eyebolts, and cranes. Candidates should have manufacturing experience, strong safety awareness, and the ability to work in a

Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Understand plant safety guidelines and pass all required safety training.
• Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions.
• Troubleshoot problems and report issues.
• Must work well in team environment.

Responsibilities

• Operates a spray painter to apply industrial paint finishes to metal products.
• Reads job information and locates correct tools and materials.
• Moves parts into the proper location to prepare the parts for paint.
• Cleans parts with wire brush & solvent.
• Applies masking tape & rubber plugs to areas not to be painted.
• Helps the painter using hooks, eyebolts & the crane to move parts into & out of the paint booth.
• Inspects the parts to ensure they meet our quality specifications.
• Places parts on a rack or skid to dry and moved to the next operation.
• Handles physical disposal of hazardous waste in accordance with company policies

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Team player

Safety procedures

Verbal/written instructions

Troubleshooting

Fast-paced environment

Read and follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Since 1966, Val-Matic Valve has been delivering products and services that are essential in providing clean water and other fluids to industries and homes around the world. Today, Val-Matic manufactures nine types of air valves and is the leading supplier of air valves in North America. As a subsidiary of A.Y. McDonald Industries, our company is family owned and privately operated. If you’re looking for a job that leaves you feeling fulfilled and valued, then look no further than Val-Matic Valve.

Summary

Operates a spray painter to apply industrial paint finishes to metal products.

Responsibilities

• Requires training in the operation of paint and blasting processes and the mixing of various paints & provides paint back up when needed.
• Reads job information and locates correct tools and materials.
• Moves parts into the proper location to prepare the parts for paint.
• Cleans parts with wire brush & solvent.
• Applies masking tape & rubber plugs to the areas that are not to be painted.
• Helps the painter using hooks, eyebolts & the crane to move the parts into &out of the paint booth.
• Inspects the parts to ensure they meet our quality specifications.
• Places parts on a rack or skid to dry &moved to the next operation.
• Handles physical disposal of hazardous waste in accordance with company policies

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience working in a Manufacturing Environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Understand plant safety guidelines and pass all required safety training
• Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions
• Troubleshoot problems and report issues
• Must work well in team environment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to be on feet up to 8-12 hours per shift
• Use of hands and fingers to perform job function
• Ability to stoop, kneel, bend and climb
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs

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