Paint Operations Assistant - Weekend Shift

Description

Intermountain Electronics (IE) designs and manufactures custom power distribution and process control solutions for a wide range of industries throughout North America. Our engineered systems support critical infrastructure in markets including mining, oil and gas, OEM manufacturing, utilities, and other industrial sectors.

From engineering and fabrication to automation, testing, and final assembly, our team delivers high-quality electrical equipment built to perform in demanding environments.

We are currently seeking a Paint Operations Assistant to join our Weekend Shift team at our Price, Utah facility. This position reports directly to the Paint Supervisor and offers an excellent opportunity to develop industrial painting skills while building a long-term career.

At Intermountain Electronics, you'll be part of a team that takes pride in building equipment that powers essential industries. We offer meaningful work, opportunities for advancement, and a culture built around teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.

To learn more about our company and products, visit .

• Competitive pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Teladoc access 24/7/365 to U.S. board-certified physicians
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Optional Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Supplemental Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match up to 6%
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions up to $2,000 (based on family coverage)
• Paid Parental Leave

Friday – Sunday
5:00 AM – 5:30 PM

The Paint Operations Assistant provides support within the paint department by preparing equipment, materials, and work areas for industrial painting operations. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone interested in learning the industrial painting trade, with training and advancement opportunities available.

• Prepare equipment and components for painting by cleaning, washing, masking, taping, caulking, vacuuming, and hanging parts.
• Load and unload components onto paint racks.
• Operate pressure washing equipment.
• Safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Wear required personal protective equipment, including a respirator.
• Prepare and clean metal surfaces to OEM quality standards.
• Re-tap threaded holes and perform surface preparation as needed.
• Assist with disassembly, cleaning, and minor equipment repairs.
• Perform touch-up work, patching, and surface repairs when necessary.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Employees may receive on-the-job training to become an Industrial Painter. Training may include:

• Operating and maintaining paint equipment
• Removing existing coatings and preparing surfaces for finishing
• Identifying proper surface preparation methods
• Mixing paints and industrial coatings
• Applying epoxies, enamels, urethanes, varnishes, lacquers, stains, and other protective finishes
• Operating conventional, airless, and HVLP spray equipment
• Inspecting completed work to ensure quality standards are met and minimizing rework

• Maintain dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Demonstrate IE's Core Values in daily work activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times.
• Assist the Final Assembly department with assembling and installing electrical components when needed.
• Support continuous improvement efforts throughout the facility.

Intermountain Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Completion of at least the 10th grade is required.
• Up to one month of related work experience or training is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license required.

• Regularly lift up to 20 pounds.
• Frequently lift or move up to 40 pounds.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive lifting, bending, standing, and other physical tasks throughout the workday on concrete flooring.

• Ability to read and understand safety procedures, operating instructions, maintenance manuals, and work instructions.
• Ability to complete routine reports and written documentation.
• Effective verbal communication skills with coworkers, supervisors, and other team members.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, and simple graph interpretation.
• Ability to solve practical problems using sound judgment in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow written, verbal, diagram-based, and scheduled work instructions.
• Basic computer skills sufficient to…