Industrial Painter

Yates Industries is looking for an Industrial Painter in our Austell, GA plant. Yates Industries is a leading manufacturer of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders. We care for our employees and foster a family‑like work environment. Join our team to start a rewarding career with growth potential and in‑house training opportunities.

• Deburr, wash, and prepare all cylinders and components for paint.
• Paint all cylinders with a sprayer using various coatings: primers, epoxy paint, and CARC paint.
• Remove old paint, rust, grease, dirt and other debris to prepare the cylinders for painting.
• Mask and protect parts that are not to be painted.
• Mix paint according to manufacturer’s specifications.
• Inspect painted cylinders for quality of workmanship, noting runs, sags, and unpainted areas, and correct them as needed.
• Operate all equipment safely in accordance with company policies.
• Maintain and wear all PPE in accordance with company policies.
• Comply with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint, thinners, and other hazardous materials; report any deviations to management immediately.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient work area and assist in keeping the shop organized.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Able to prioritize jobs.
• Able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Mechanical background.
• Ability to read basic blueprints.
• Ability to read a tape measure and calipers.
• Prior industrial painting experience is a must.
• CARC painting experience preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability
:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence; ability to present information effectively in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.

Math Ability
:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to read bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability
:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram instructions; ability to solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Education/Experience
:
High school diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Test stand
• Air supply lines
• Tape measure
• Micrometer
• Calipers
• Scale
• Crane
• Hi‑Lo
• Radial arm saw
• Nail/staple gun
• Paint booth operation
• Cylinder parts washer

The employee routinely stands, uses hands, reaches, talks or hears, walks, stoops, kneels, crouches or crawls, and may occasionally climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The work environment involves exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level is usually loud.

• Competitive wages
• Paid vacation and holidays
• BCBS Medical & RX
• Vision
• Dental
• Short‑Term Disability
• Group Term Life
• Matching 401(k)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program

Yates Industries, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides employment and advancement opportunities to its employees without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, transgender status, weight, height, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetic makeup, military or veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record (not resulting in conviction) or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, employee benefits, promotional opportunities, disciplinary decisions, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.