Painter I

Apply sub-coatings and finish coatings to all metal components and finished product. Fulfill all painting requirements to include from parts painting to completed vehicle paint, both in solid and metallic colors. Mix all products according to specifications. Check all painted materials for proper surface condition and proper paint preparation and repair as required.

What You Will Do

Mix coatings with thinner and catalyst to correct mixture, using color mixture equipment. Apply coatings with all types of spray equipment to meet coverage and gloss standards. Paint the parts and understand the acceptable quality of finish. Follow all procedures for a quality, lasting paint surface.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must be able to operate spray equipment in confined spaces. Must be able to operate hand control crane. Must have full knowledge of quality requirements to produce acceptable finish paint. Must be able to retain information taught about chemicals and related items and the proper usage of the same.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.
• Ability to read English and Metric tape measures and use measuring devices.
• Ability to perform all operations within acceptable quality and time standards.
• Ability to recognize quality expected and be able to reproduce it.
• Must maintain a positive rating as described in the training/qualification evaluation record as a Painter.
• Must be able to operate spray equipment in confined spaces
• Must be able to operate hand control crane.
• Must have full knowledge of quality requirements to produce acceptable finish paint.
• Must be able to retain information taught about chemicals and related items and the proper usage of the same.
• Must have general knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards.
• Be trained in Hazardous Materials Handling Operations with an annual refresher course.
• Hazardous waste training shall be provided to employee within six months of the date the employee filled this position, and a review of this training provided every 12 months thereafter.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate a situation, providing recommendations for executive action.
• Ability to interact with various levels of personnel and functional areas.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
• Verbal and written communication skills and the ability to perform critical analysis.
• GED or HS Diploma.
• Six (6) months automotive-quality paint experience preferred or prior acceptable training.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Hazardous waste training
• Annual refresher course
• OSHA and EPA standards training
• Hazardous Materials Handling Operations training