Panel Painter

Hubbell Incorporated; Iron Mountain (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a skilled painter to prepare surfaces and apply epoxy and urethane coatings for various products. The role involves masking, spray application, and finishing touches while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

The candidate will adjust equipment, follow instructions, and inspect their work to ensure quality. Experience with spray gear and a willingness to comply with safety protocols are essential for success in this manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Basic arithmetic required to handle measurements and tolerances.
• Ability to prioritize workload and multitask to meet production deadlines.
• Knowledge of proper usage of safety equipment and PPE is essential.
• Hands-on experience with spray equipment such as gauges, guns, and pumps is required.
• Ability to stand for long periods during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Masking tape or caps to protect parts not to be coated.
• Apply epoxy and urethane coatings to surfaces.
• Adjust spray gun valves to regulate width and pressure.
• Pull trigger and direct spray to apply primer or finish coat.
• Clean and maintain all spray equipment and booth regularly.
• Provide suggestions to supervisors for process improvements.
• Follow written and verbal instructions from leads and supervisors.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently and inspect work for conformance to standards.

Skills

Basic arithmetic

Multitasking

Safety equipment usage

Hand tools

Standing for long periods

Tools

Spray gun

Gages

Pumps

Job description

Job Overview

The Painter prepare surfaces, paints, sands, acid wash, and touches up all products.

A Day In The Life

• Applying masking tape and or caps to protect parts and components that are not to be coated.
• Applying wet coat surfaces of manufactured products with epoxy and urethane coatings.
• Adjusting valves on spray gun to regulate width and pressure of spray.
• Pulling trigger and directing spray onto work surface to apply prime or finish coat.
• Properly cleaning and maintaining all spray equipment including booth maintenance.
• Making suggestions to supervisors for improvements associated with assigned work.
• Following instructions, both written and verbal, from the lead person and production supervisors.
• Operating all equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Inspecting own work for conformity to standards.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Ability to utilize basic arithmetic skills
• Ability to prioritize workload, multitask, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of proper usage of safety equipment.
• Ability to use hand tools (gages, guns, and pumps) required(required)
• Ability to stand for long periods of time(required)

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Utility Solutions

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.