Painter

Overview

SUMMARY: The Painter I is responsible for preparing, painting, and finishing a variety of products using HVLP spray equipment. This role includes surface preparation, mixing paints and hardeners, maintaining equipment, and ensuring products meet established quality standards. The Painter I follows detailed instructions and procedures, operates under close supervision, and exercises limited independent judgment in day-to-day activities. Reports directly to a supervisor or manager.

• Prepare surfaces by applying liquid etching solutions and ensuring the removal of sharp edges left from prior grinding.
• Mix paints and hardeners to specified ratios based on current humidity levels.
• Fill and maintain pressure pots with proper paint or chemical mixtures.
• Apply coatings to metal parts using HVLP spray guns, adjusting nozzles for optimal spray patterns and coverage.
• Monitor paint flow and viscosity, making adjustments as needed.
• Inspect painted parts for surface defects such as flaws, bubbles, or other imperfections.
• Perform occasional rework using Bondo, including sanding, grinding, taping, and masking.
• Paint machines and individual parts according to production schedules and specifications.
• Conduct routine adhesion and quality tests to verify coating integrity.
• Clean and maintain spray guns, hoses, and related equipment after each use.

• Additional Duties
• Support inventory control activities by participating in cycle counts and reporting discrepancies.
• Assist in training new team members as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times.
• Follow all safety procedures and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–5 years of relevant painting experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Basic proficiency in the use of hand and power tools.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Familiarity with basic office equipment (e.g., telephone, copier, computer).

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. While carrying out the responsibilities of this role, the employee is routinely required to use skills requiring motor coordination with finger dexterity (e.g., assembly of small parts/components, machine operation, etc.)

during most of a normal workday. Regular verbal communication and hearing are also necessary. Occasionally, the employee may need to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Lifting and/or moving items weighing up to 30 pounds may be required at times, typically from waist level and over distances up to 30 feet. This position also demands specific visual abilities, including close-up vision and the capacity to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions during most of a normal workday. Required to be exposed to an environment that involves some dirt, odors, noise, and similar elements during most of a normal workday.