Painter​/Utility Worker

Position Summary

The Painter/Utility Worker is primarily responsible for the overall support and assistance with the prepping and painting of compressors, including packaging and production.

• Provide quality, on‑time painting of compressors, generators, and associated parts.
• Work with production supervisor for prioritization of work orders to complete on‑time delivery of painted components.
• Mask/Prepare/Clean all components before applying primer/paint.
• Maintain all paint logs per Rix policies.
• Adhere to all safety rules, regulations, and practices.
• Maintain the paint booth and equipment as directed and complete weekly 5S Cleanings/audits, both in and outside.
• Notify supervisors of adequate levels of supplies and tools for completion of assigned tasks.
• Participate in all cross‑training programs as directed by supervisor.
• Adhere to all company rules and policies.
• Perform all other duties in the best interest of the company or as directed by the Director of Operations and/or Production and Manufacturing Manager.
• Use forklift for moving and transporting components – forklift certification required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Pass and maintain painter qualification courses.
• Technical school or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
• Valid driver’s license with no restrictions for insurance purposes.
• Ability to read and understand structural drawings, schematics, and operating manuals.
• Ability to perform calculations such as percentages, ratios, and fractions.
• Ability to learn basic computer skills and adapt to a variety of software applications.
• Understanding of the use and application of air and gas compressors and generators and basic manufacturing tooling and equipment.
• Effective communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or qualified U.S. Person in accordance with ALU 22
  
  CFR 120.15.
• May require the ability to obtain DOD security clearance.

• Advanced coursework in any mechanical assembly discipline.
• Specific experience in the manufacture of air and gas compressors and generators.
• Experience painting industrial equipment.

$22.00 + DOE.

RIX Industries is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with RIX Industries, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).