About this role
Job Summary:
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. Pay range $27.72-$31.22, based on experience.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Prepares material for painting, includes sandblasting, cleaning and surface preparation, removal of paint, and applying grease to surfaces as required
- Mixes paints and applies the proper procedures and specifications for brush or spray gun.
- Operates painting equipment per procedures/specifications
- Sand Blast/Paint - includes changing paint/blast booth filters as needed.
- Maintain work area in a clean and orderly fashion.
- Assists in the training of new or less experienced employees.
- Maintains department equipment in serviceable condition. Also includes the disposal of hazardous waste created by either process, and storing the waste in marked containers.
- Follows appropriate handling and disposal of hazardous waste in compliance with EPA Regulations. Knowledge of applicable Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
- For protection of self and others, performs all work in accordance with established safety practices and facility safety rules.
- Produces quality on time parts and complies with ISO 9000 requirements.
- 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