Heavy Equipment Painter

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• To prepare and paint any and all parts/components and machines in a timely manner to meet any deadlines, shuttle trucks schedule.

• Maintain the paint bay and all of the equipment.

• Must have the ability to take a job from start to finish without constant supervision or guidance.

• Must be able to produce a first class finished product.

• Must be able to work extended hours when necessary to see a project completed.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• To maintain a clean and safe environment in the paint bay, outside area of the paint bay and any surrounding areas.

• Coordinate the workflow through the wash bay and then to the paint bay to meet schedules.

• Keep the work flowing in a timely manner.

• Must work with a positive attitude and spirit of cooperation.

• Must have the flexibility to quickly change direction on any project and move from job to job with minimum disturbance.

• Must be able to work flexible hours, often times with little advance notice.
QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITY

• Must be able to read and understand English.

• Understand operating instructions for different machines.

• To read and understand maintenance and service procedures for the painting equipment and perform the maintenance as needed.

• Must have good written and oral communication skills.

• Must be able to work in a safe manner as to avoid harm to him or other personal.

• Must have experience in the proper preparation of all surfaces to be primed or painted and able to paint the parts/components, machines, and obtain a quality finish.

• Have a good knowledge of the operation of all types of heavy equipment and all lifting procedures, when using the hoist, and forklift.

• Must be able to work under pressure with constant completion deadlines.

• Must be capable of using the various types of paint equipment such as Graco and Binks Spray Equipment.

• The proper maintenance and use of the respirators.
PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Walk and/or stand 8 hours on concrete floor in shop that may be very warm or cold.

• Exposed to all types of paints, thinners and additives.

• 50 lbs. weight lifting restriction.

• Use hand for simple grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation.

• Use feet frequently in repetitive movement.

• Frequently bend, squat and climb.

• Be willing to be exposed to grease, oil, dirt and steam (hot and cold).

• Be willing to work overtime as needed.

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