Wastequip has an opening for an Industrial Painter to support the Alexandria, LA location. The ideal Candidate should be familiar with using an airless paint finishing system in a fast-paced production environment, where they will spray surfaces of machines, manufactured products, or working area with protective/decorative material such as paint, enamel, glaze, gel-coat, or lacquer.

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

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

Company Benefits:

2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up
Medical Plans Prescription (Rx) Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) 2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s) Health Care FSA Dependent Care FSA Company Paid Base Life Insurance Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance Company Paid Disability Insurance Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match Voluntary Pet Insurance Vacation and Personal/Sick Time Paid Grandparent Leave Paid Bonding Leave Adoption Assistance Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)

About Wastequip

Wastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry’s only All-in-One solutions provider – from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.

While we’re proud to be North America’s leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing – building a brighter future for all.