The Shop Floor Painter is responsible for supporting the EHS Team with the day-to-day upkeep, appearance, organization, and general maintenance of the shop floor and facility. This position will perform painting, touch-up, surface preparation, line striping, and other facility upkeep activities to help maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized manufacturing environment.
The individual will work closely with EHS and Operations to identify areas requiring attention and ensure that shop floor areas, equipment, walkways, safety markings, walls, structures, and other designated areas are properly maintained.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform painting and touch-up work throughout the manufacturing facility, including walls, floors, equipment, structures, doors, railings, and other designated surfaces.
- Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, scraping, grinding, masking, and removing old paint or coatings as required.
- Maintain and refresh shop floor markings, aisle markings, pedestrian walkways, safety zones, equipment locations, and other designated areas.
- Assist EHS with maintaining proper visual identification of safety areas, emergency equipment, exits, storage areas, and other safety-related locations.
- Support the upkeep of floors and other high-traffic areas to ensure they remain clean, visible, and properly maintained.
- Perform routine touch-up painting and address areas where paint has become damaged, worn, chipped, or faded.
- Work with EHS and Operations to identify areas of the facility requiring painting, repair, or general upkeep.
- Assist with facility preparation for audits, customer visits, inspections, and other company events.
- Maintain an organized and clean work area while performing assigned tasks.
- Properly operate and maintain painting equipment, hand tools, power tools, ladders, and other equipment necessary to perform the job.
- Safely handle, store, and dispose of paints, solvents, coatings, and other materials in accordance with company procedures and applicable EHS requirements.
- Follow all applicable SPS Technologies safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
- Properly use and maintain PPE required for painting and facility maintenance activities.
- Communicate any unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, facility concerns, spills, or other EHS-related issues to the appropriate personnel.
- Assist with general facility upkeep and EHS improvement projects as assigned.
- Maintain inventory of commonly used painting and maintenance supplies and notify the EHS Team when materials need to be replenished.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
EHS Responsibilities
- Follow all company and departmental EHS policies and procedures.
- Maintain awareness of hazards associated with paints, solvents, chemicals, equipment, and work areas.
- Properly use Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and follow applicable chemical handling requirements.
- Ensure work areas are properly barricaded or identified when painting or other maintenance activities create temporary hazards.
- Maintain proper housekeeping throughout the work area.
- Immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, spills, or environmental concerns to EHS or supervision.
- Participate in required safety training and maintain all required certifications.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous painting, industrial painting, facilities maintenance, or related experience preferred.
- Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment is a plus.
- Ability to safely operate hand tools and basic power tools.
- Ability to read and follow basic instructions, safety procedures, and work orders.
- Basic understanding of surface preparation and paint application techniques.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple maintenance/upkeep tasks.
- Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining a clean and professional work environment.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with EHS, Operations, Maintenance, and other departments.
Preferred Experience
- Industrial or manufacturing painting experience.
- Experience with epoxy floor coatings and industrial paints.
- Experience with floor striping and safety markings.
- Experience with spray painting equipment.
- Experience working with EHS or Facilities teams.
- Familiarity with OSHA requirements and industrial safety practices.
- Experience with basic drywall, patching, caulking, or other facility upkeep tasks.
Key Performance Expectations
Success in this position will be measured by the individual's ability to:
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional shop floor environment.
- Keep safety markings and designated areas clearly visible and properly maintained.
- Complete painting and upkeep projects safely and on schedule.
- Identify and communicate facility and safety concerns.
- Work effectively with the EHS Team and Operations.
- Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, housekeeping, and attention to detail.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Exposure to Adverse Working Conditions:
Physical Conditions:
Close Eye Work (computers, typing, reading, writing)
F
Sedentary (continuous sitting)
O
Light Work (standing, walking, lifting <15 pounds)
C
Moderate Work (lifting 15-30 pounds, prolonged use of small hand instruments or tools)
F
Moderately Heavy Work (lifting, moving, loading up to 35 pounds)
O
Heavy/Hard Work (above average strength & stamina)
O
Travel Requirements:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Company Profile
With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.
PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.
In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.
Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.
We are constantly searching for the best talent and offer excellent development programs for recent graduates as well as meaningful work experience for those still studying.