Painter

Description

We are hiring a highly experienced and results-driven Industrial Painter to lead exterior and interior painting of industrial equipment at our New Castle, PA location. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in painting industrially, proven leadership and team development skills, with a continuous improvement mindset. This role is critical in driving industrial paint excellence, efficiency, and quality while aligning with New York Blower's standards and expectations.

• Lead all aspects in our painting role
• Review of production orders for sequence and quantity prior to beginning prep work.
• Duties include preparation for painting according to manufacturing specifications, including sanding, grinding and masking,
• Properly load and unload a hanging line based on production sequencing and staging components based on production needs
• Complete all paint preparation processes
• Apply primers, epoxy paints, and finish coats using airless spray guns, conventional sprayers, brushes, or rollers - specifically Binks Pressure Pot
• Inspect paint finishes to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Contribute to maintaining acceptable cost per paint labor hour.
• Maintaining equipment for the job and ensuring that they are in working order.

• Must be able to prepare paints, thinners, dryers, etc. and clean/maintain spray painting equipment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing repair/refinishing processes.
• Ability to use selected vendor materials and general supplies efficiently and cost effectively.
• Must be efficient with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Operate forklifts when required, after proper training and certification.
• Maintain housekeeping in designated area
• Ensure a safe working environment by conforming to all safety guidelines including, but not limited to, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Demonstrate willingness to work with others in a team environment.
• Be Positive and willingness to learn and participate in a changing environment to reach a common goal.
• Works to continuously improve process times while maintaining desired levels of quality.
• OSHA safety training and hazardous materials handling certifications
• Overhead crane rigging experience would be ideal