Wet Paint

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Apply wet paint coatings to metal parts using spray guns and related painting equipment.
• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, masking, and sanding parts to ensure proper paint adhesion and finish quality.
• Mix and prepare paints, thinners, and coatings according to specifications.
• Load, unload, hang, and remove parts from carts, racks, and conveyors.
• Operate paint booths, curing ovens, and associated paint equipment.
• Use forklifts, hoists, and other material-handling equipment to move parts and materials.
• Inspect painted parts for defects such as runs, sags, thin coverage, or contamination.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of paint equipment and booths.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Knowledge of wet paint systems, coatings, and application techniques.
• Familiarity with safety procedures related to paints, solvents, and hazardous materials.
• Experience operating spray equipment, paint booths, and curing ovens.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, paint specifications, and safety data sheets (SDS).
• Ability to identify and correct quality and safety issues.