Painting Machine Operator

ZipRecruiter; Groton (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Painting Machine Operator to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for applying various coatings to products, ensuring they are aesthetically appealing and protected from the elements. Your expertise in surface preparation and equipment operation will be crucial as you work with automated systems and spray guns to achieve high-quality finishes. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for craftsmanship, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in applying coatings to various products.
• Ability to prepare surfaces and operate painting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Apply coatings to products like cars and toys using spray guns.
• Prepare surfaces and ensure proper application of paint.

Skills

Surface Preparation

Coating Application

Attention to Detail

Equipment Operation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Spray Guns

Automated Painting Systems

Chemical Baths

Job description

Job Description

Painting Machine Operator
1st shift, 7am to 3:30pm
$18.25

Job Summary

Responsible for applying a layer or layers of paint or coating to a product to protect it from the elements and/or make it more aesthetically appealing. Prepares surfaces, cleans products, and applies coating.

Primary Responsibilities

• Apply coatings such as paint, plastic, varnish, chocolate, or some other type of coating solution to various products, such as cars, toys, or electronics.
• Prepare surfaces using metal, wood, or plastic parts to sand or ground surfaces.
• Correct imperfections or roughen surfaces.
• Carefully cleanse products to remove dust and dirt.
• Dip metal parts in chemical baths to prepare surfaces.
• Cover portions of products with tape and paper.
• Dip items in vats of paint or coating.
• Immerse racks or baskets of articles in vats of paint, liquid plastic, or other solutions using a power hoist.
• Spray products with paint or coating solutions.
• Use spray guns to coat metal, wood, ceramic, fabric, paper, and food products.
• 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.
• Hold or position the guns to direct the spray onto the article.
• Check the flow and viscosity of the paint or solution.
• Check products for flaws, bubbles, or imperfections.
• Regulate the temperature and air circulation in drying ovens.
• Operate automated painting systems.
• Position automatic spray guns, set nozzles, and synchronize the action of guns with the speed of the conveyor carrying articles.
• Add solvents or water to the paint vessel.
• Tend equipment.
• Observe and adjust gauges.
• Use spray gun to apply touch-ups.