Job Details

Job Title

To prepare surfaces to be coated by using various methods (abrasive, blasting, high pressure water washing, or power wire brushing). Operate both hand and spray-painting equipment to apply protective coatings to manufactured items.

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Prepares material for painting, includes sandblasting, cleaning and surface preparation, removal of paint, and applying grease to surfaces as required
2. Mixes paints and applies the proper procedures and specifications for brush or spray gun.
3. Operates painting equipment per procedures/specifications
4. Sand Blast/Paint - includes changing paint/blast booth filters as needed.
5. Maintain work area in a clean and orderly fashion.
6. Assists in the training of new or less experienced employees.
7. Maintains department equipment in serviceable condition. Also includes the disposal of hazardous waste created by either process, and storing the waste in marked containers.
8. Follows appropriate handling and disposal of hazardous waste in compliance with EPA Regulations. Knowledge of applicable Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
9. For protection of self and others, performs all work in accordance with established safety practices and facility safety rules.
10. Produces quality on time parts and complies with ISO 9000 requirements.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

2 -4 years of experience in an industrial paint setting/ manufacturing environment and/or previous painting/blasting experience.

Physical Requirements:

Bending, kneeling, squatting, walking, standing, lifting, twisting. Ability to wear a half-mask or full-face respirator.

EOE