Painter - Westfield , MA

Mestek, Inc.; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mestek, Inc. in Westfield, MA is seeking a paint line operator to prepare and paint parts as they move along the assembly line. You will load/unload parts, clean booths and lines, and assist with equipment maintenance to ensure smooth production.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with 1–6 months of related experience; body shop and paint experience are helpful, as is knowledge of spray paints and paint mixing, plus strong problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1–6 months related experience or training.
• Body shop and painting experience is helpful.
• Knowledge of using spray paints and experience in mixing paints is helpful.
• Ability to analyze and problem-solve.

Responsibilities

• Looks at paperwork for paint exposures to properly paint the product.
• Prepares the parts to be painted.
• Paints parts as they move down the assembly line.
• Loads and unloads parts on the line.
• Cleans the booths and lines.
• Performs maintenance and rebuilds paint equipment as needed.
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

Skills

Painting experience

Spray painting

Paint mixing

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY: Paints parts and mixes paints for the parts on the line; maintains equipment as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Looks at paperwork for paint exposures to properly paint the product.

Prepares the parts to be painted.

Paints parts as they move down the assembly line.

Loads and unloads parts on the line.

Cleans the booths and lines.

Performs maintenance and rebuilds paint equipment as needed

Performs other duties as needed or assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the critical responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED): and one to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Body shop and painting experience is helpful. Knowledge of using spray paints and experience in mixing paints helpful. Ability to analyze and problem-solve required.