Spray Painter $19.57 - $21.75

Deister Machine Company; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Deister Machine Company in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a skilled painter for our manufacturing operations. The role focuses on applying primer and finish coatings, maintaining spray booths, and ensuring strict adherence to safety and ISO procedures.

Responsibilities include surface preparation, masking, resin mixing, equipment setup, and assisting with material handling and quality control to ensure consistent product finishes.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all ISO requirements as stated in the Management Systems Procedures Manual.
• Wear safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection at all times.
• Paint while wearing respirator and painting suit.
• Work inside spray booth with doors closed; ensure visitors are exited.
• Assist with loading/unloading of trucks using fork trucks or hoists.
• Clean product surface by removing grease and dirt; apply masking before coating.
• Mix liquid coating and hardener to achieve desired color and hardness.
• Operate spray equipment, regulate width and pressure, and apply primer/finish coats.
• Position parts and rotate them to coat all surfaces evenly.

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Adhere to all ISO requirements as stated in the Management Systems Procedures Manual.
• Safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection, must be worn at all times.
• Respirator and painting suit must be worn at all times while painting.
• Air supplied helmet and suit must be worn while painting products that require such.
• All painting to be done inside of booth, with doors closed, and visitors exited.
• Assists others in loading and unloading of trucks using fork trucks and/or hoists.
• Cleans grease and dirt from product, and removes all welding berries before painting.
• Applies masking tape, paer, or other media, over parts and areas that are not to be coated.
• Fills cavities and dents with putty, or equivalent, and sands accordingly, to attain smooth surface.
• Selects and mixes liquid coating to produce desired color or consistency.
• Selects and mixes appropriate portions of hardener, etc for epoxy type formulas to obtain proper hardness and consistency.
• Pours coating liquid into spray container and connects gun to airhose.
• 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.
• Lifts, and/or turns parts to coat parts evenly on all surfaces.
• Places appropriately rated horses under product before working or walking underneath.
• Records daily quantities of all products used.
• Cleans spraying equipment, brushes, and work areas at the end of each shift.
• Removes rust from metal with wire brush, or steel wool.
• Changes filters in booth, and handles and disposes properly as required.

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