Painter
Fox Valley Metal Tech
+ Paint surfaces of metal parts using spray painting equipment and work aids utilizing specific surface preparation and painting techniques
+ Apply a variety of coatings including enamels, epoxies, urethanes and military coatings from various different paint manufacturesConsistently meet paint thickness requirement
+ Mix paint precisely to manufacturer, Fox Valley Metal-Tech, and customer specifications
+ Accurately document and record all required data needed to comply with each specification
+ Prior to painting, clean and prepare part surfaces as specified to be contamination free
+ Inspect parts prior to paint for needed repair, prepping and cleaning
+ Mask parts to print notes stating tight tolerances for overspray prevention
+ Hang or set-up parts prior to painting
+ Inspect parts after painting for needed repairs, proper thickness and general appearance
+ Sand, mask, blend and finish to match part’s surrounding areas when completing paint repairs
+ Operate spray booth, oven, and ventilation system per specific instructions
+ Read and comprehend documents such as, fabrication drawings, cutting orders, bills of material or other project plans, orders or specification in the order
+ Properly maintain paint equipment, i.e., spray guns, booth, filters, etc.
+ Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Industrial Painter Knowledge/Education:
+ A high school diploma with 3 years’ spray painting experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, a technical college certificate with 2 years’ spray painting experience, or an Associate Degree with 1 year spray painting experience is required.
+ Experience with spray painting in an industrial setting a plus.
+ Familiarity with industrial coatings is a plus.
+ Experience in metal fabrication or parts manufacturing a preferred.
+ Ability to use a variety of paint equipment including, gravity, pressure and air assist.
+ Understanding of specific paint product capabilities as they relate to the painting processes desired.
+ Ability to correct surface areas per customer requirements or metal imperfections preferred
+ Consistent quality technique, dependable performance and skilled attention to detail. Ability to distinguish differing primer applications for specific paints.
+ Recommend modifications to existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
+ Demonstrated ability to understand and follow through on verbal instructions is required.
+ Excellent hand-eye coordination to consistently apply coats of paint is required along with the ability to measure the adjust application to achieve desired results.
+ Ability to stand on ladders, crawl, kneel, use a creeper, bend down, and stretch to apply coating on a varying part shapes and sizes is required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
+ 401(k)
+ 401(k) matching
+ Dental insurance
+ Employee assistance program
+ Employee discount
+ Flexible schedule
+ Flexible spending account
+ Health insurance
+ Health savings account
+ Life insurance
+ Paid time off
+ Referral program
+ Retirement plan
+ Vision insurance
Schedule:
+ Day shift
+ Monday to Friday
+ Overtime
License/Certification:
+ Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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