Precision Painter - 2nd Shift, Metal Machinery Coatings

Wastequip Manufacturing Company LLC; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision insurance

FSA

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Internship program

Job summary

Wastequip is seeking a Painter for the Tyler, TX location. The ideal candidate will operate an airless paint finishing system to spray surfaces of machines and products with protective/decorative coatings.

The role is on 2nd shift with pay of $19.58 plus a $2 shift differential, Monday-Thursday 4pm-1:30am and Friday 2:30pm-11:00pm. Responsibilities include surface prep, masking, coating, spray control, and equipment cleaning.

Qualifications

• Experience using an Airless Paint Finishing System.
• Experience painting metal surfaces, machinery and/or manufactured products.
• Experience using paint, enamel, glaze, gel-coat or lacquer.
• Preferred experience in a fast paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Cleans grease and dirt from product.
• Applies masking tape over parts and areas that are not to be coated.
• Fills cavities and dents with putty to attain smooth surface.
• Selects and mixes coating liquid to produce desired color.
• Pours coating liquid into spray container and connects gun to air hose.
• Turns sprayer valves and nozzle to regulate width and pressure of spray.
• Pulls trigger and directs spray onto work surface to apply prime or finish coat.
• Coats areas inaccessible to hand sprayer with brush.
• Cleans spraying equipment and brushes with solvent.
• Heats and sprays wax onto products after they are tested.
• Removes rust from metal with acid, wire brush, or steel wool.

Skills

Airless system

Metal painting

Paint coatings

Fast-paced env.

Job description

Wastequip is seeking a Painter for the Tyler, TX location. The ideal candidate will operate an airless paint finishing system to spray surfaces of machines and products with protective/decorative coatings.

The role is on 2nd shift with pay of $19.58 plus a $2 shift differential, Monday-Thursday 4pm-1:30am and Friday 2:30pm-11:00pm. Responsibilities include surface prep, masking, coating, spray control, and equipment cleaning.