Painter/Utility Worker

RIX Industries; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

RIX Industries in Sparks, NV is seeking a Painter/Utility Worker responsible for painting compressors and related parts, plus prepping, masking, and maintaining the paint booth. You will coordinate with production to prioritize work orders and ensure on‑time delivery of painted components.

The role requires painter qualification readiness, basic math, reading drawings, and forklift certification. A technical school background is preferred, with strong adherence to safety policies across the site.

Qualifications

• Pass and maintain painter qualification courses.
• Technical school or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
• Ability to read and understand structural drawing, schematics and operating manuals.
• Ability to understand air and gas compressors and related tooling.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, on time painting of compressors, generators, and associated parts.
• Mask/Prep/Clean all components before applying primer/paint.
• Maintain all paint logs per Rix policies.
• Adhere to all safety rules, regulations, and practices.
• Maintain the paint booth and equipment and complete weekly 5S cleanings/audits.
• Notify supervisors of adequate levels of supplies and tools for completion of tasks.
• Forklift certification necessary to move and transport components.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Reading drawings

Basic math

Computer basics

Communication skills

Air/gas compressors knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Technical school

Job description

Position Summary

The Painter/Utility Worker is primarily responsible for the overall support and assistance with the prepping and painting of compressors to include packaging and production.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, on time painting of compressors, generators, and associated parts.


• Working with production supervisor for prioritization of work orders to complete on time delivery painted components


• Mask/Prep/Clean all components before applying primer/paint.


• Maintain all paint logs per Rix policies.


• Adhere to all safety rules, regulations, and practices.


• Maintain the paint booth and equipment as directed and complete weekly 5S Cleanings/audits; both in and outside.


• Notify supervisors of adequate levels of supplies and tools for completion of assigned tasks.


• Participate in all cross-training programs as directed by supervisor.


• Adhere to all company rules and policies.


• Perform all other duties in the best interest of the company or as directed by the Director of Operations and/or Production and Manufacturing Manager.


• Forklift certification necessary to move and transport components.


• All Other Duties as Assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Pass and maintain painter qualification courses.


• Technical school or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.


• Valid Driver’s license with no restrictions for insurance purposes.


• Ability to read and understand structural drawing, schematics and operating manuals.


• Ability to perform calculations such as percentages, ratios and fractions.


• Ability to learn basic computer skills and ability to adapt to a variety of software applications.


• Ability to understand the use and application of air and gas compressors and generators and basic manufacturing tooling and equipment.


• Ability to communicate with others to exchange information both orally and in writing.


• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or qualified U.S. Person in accordance with ALU 22CFR 120.15. May require the ability to obtain DOD security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced coursework in any mechanical assembly discipline.


• Specific experience in the manufacture of air and gas compressors and generators a plus.


• Painting of industrial equipment

Physical Requirements

• This position is regularly exposed to the following conditions:


• Manufacturing, warehouse and office environment.


• While working near moving equipment, mechanical parts and lift trucks; must have the ability to follow safe operating procedures.


• May be exposed to loud noise, fumes and/or toxic chemicals.


• Must have the following physical abilities:


• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch, reach, and lift.


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.


• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods at a desk or table as well as machine tools or printers.

Compensation

$22.00 + DOE

Equal Opportunity

RIX Industries is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with RIX Industries, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).