Precision Painter for Composite Poles & Coatings

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Estill (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Estill, SC is seeking a Painter to coat poles and accessory products per customer specs.

You will select the proper paint, set up per production schedule, and ensure surfaces are wiped and cleaned prior to painting to prevent overspray. The role requires reading and following directions, using a tape measure, operating pneumatic painting equipment, and maintaining a clean, safe work area.

Qualifications

• Proficient with tape measure and the use of hand tools.
• Ability to read and follow written and oral directions.
• Possess knowledge of pneumatic painting equipment and proper use of same.
• Maintain supplies needed on a weekly basis.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, push, pull, lift up to 60 lbs.
• Work with and around chemicals/solvents and work in hot and cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Select the proper paint according to the print specifications & set up a per production schedule.
• Ensure that all poles and any parts are wiped and cleaned prior to painting and avoid over spray.
• Clean entire pole with acetone to remove dust and dirt.
• Properly place the pole prior to painting.
• Set up machine for wet mil coverage of 3.5 mil’s of paint.
• Check millage of painted parts.
• Paint the product with even coverage to avoid runs.
• Remove product and place on conveyer for drying.
• Maintain paperwork for daily inspection of filters.
• Regularly inspect parts for quality at prescribed intervals per written and verbal guidelines.
• Detect and report defective material, improper equipment operation and unusual conditions to supervisor.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
• Follow all standard and/or prescribed safety regulations.
• Follow all standard operating procedures.
• Keep work area and painting equipment clean, emptying all trash, putting away all tools, etc in their proper location at the end of the shift.

Skills

Tape measure

Read instructions

Math basics

Stand for long periods

Chemical handling

Lifting 60 lbs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pneumatic painting equipment

Job description

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Estill, SC is seeking a Painter to coat poles and accessory products per customer specs.

You will select the proper paint, set up per production schedule, and ensure surfaces are wiped and cleaned prior to painting to prevent overspray. The role requires reading and following directions, using a tape measure, operating pneumatic painting equipment, and maintaining a clean, safe work area.