Painter - Weekend Day Shift - HOLT Manufacturing

Painter 2 - Weekend Day Shift - HOLT Manufacturing

Department: Machine Division (MAC)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Waco Mfg and Rebuild

Reporting To: Jose Reyes

This position is responsible for painting and sandblasting heavy equipment, oil field pump skids, generator packages, and related equipment in a shop environment. The hours for this position are Friday - Sunday 5am - 5:30pm.

• Perform painting preparation process to assure quality paint application
• Operate painting or coating tools on assigned equipment in order to improve appearance that results in customer satisfaction
• Straighten body panels and fenders
• Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with body filler
• File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces
• Sands or sandblasts areas to be painted and covers bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper for protection
• Prime and paint repaired surfaces with care, skill and detail using applicable manufacturer paints and standards; detail equipment
• Maintain paint booth and painting equipment; keep the paint booth clean and in safe working order
• Perform light mechanical work to replace parts (e.g., handles, hinges, panels, etc.)
• Remove and apply equipment decals
• Perform final checks on assembly and installation of parts that were replaced
• Control labor costs at or below quoted flat rates to achieve departmental goals
• Complete necessary paperwork on a daily basis in order to provide timely invoicing
• Maintain and control company property and resources to ensure cleanliness, reliability, and minimize expenses
• Complete special projects as requested by department supervisor to meet customer and/or business needs
• Maintain and complete daily/monthly usage or material consumption reports required for EPA/OSHA; procure, supply, and maintain any current and new MSDS information records for all products
• Dispose of hazardous waste appropriately, maintaining all equipment and work areas in a good, clean, and orderly condition
• Work overtime as required by workload and customers’ needs
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
• Work safely at all times and adhere to all applicable safety policies; comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards
• Require regular and punctual employee attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned

• General knowledge of tools, equipment, methods, materials, and terminology used in the paint trade
• General knowledge of safety procedures as they relate to the use of paints, solvents, glues, tools, and equipment
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of estimating, planning, and controlling cost of repair jobs
• Proficient with current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems
• Knowledge of safety procedures as they relate to the use of paints, solvents, glues, tools, and equipment
• Skilled in the application of paints and other finishes by brush or spray gun
• Quality control analysis skills to conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
• Operation and control skills for controlling the operation of equipment or systems
• Equipment selection skills by determining the kinds of tools and equipment needed to do a job
• Ability to operate a forklift and an overhead crane
• The ability to quickly and repeatedly operate the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair
• The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
• The ability to read, write, and understand information
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Ability to learn the more complex aspects of the paint trade

Education and Experience:

• Three or more years of experience in painting and/or body work in automotive or similar shop environment preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; associate degree or technical training from an accredited vocational school strongly preferred

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