Painter Helper- PEC- 1st Shift

About Us:

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary:

Panelmatic is seeking a dependable and motivated Painter Helper to support our painting and finishing operations. The Painter Helper assists experienced painters with preparing metal surfaces, cleaning and organizing work areas, masking components, handling materials, and preparing equipment for industrial painting. This position plays an important role in ensuring that our custom control panels and metal components meet Panelmatic's quality standards.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, willing to learn, follows safety procedures, and can work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Previous painting experience is preferred but not required for candidates who demonstrate a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

Job Duties:

- Assist painters with preparing metal surfaces for industrial coatings, including cleaning, sanding, scuffing, and removing dirt, grease, and other contaminants.
- Help mask equipment, panels, and components to protect areas that should not be painted.
- Assist with mixing, staging, and handling paints, primers, thinners, and other coating materials under the direction of experienced painters.
- Load, unload, move, and position parts and materials for painting and finishing operations.
- Support painters with setting up, cleaning, and maintaining spray guns, hoses, tools, and other painting equipment.
- Assist with applying primers, paints, sealers, and protective coatings as directed and trained.
- Help inspect finished products for visible defects, missed areas, and overall coating quality.
- Remove masking materials and assist with touch-ups and other finishing tasks as needed.
- Maintain clean and organized painting areas, including proper storage of tools, supplies, and materials.
- Follow established safety procedures when handling paints, solvents, chemicals, and painting equipment.
- Wear required personal protective equipment, including respirators or other protective gear when necessary.
- Follow instructions, production schedules, and quality standards to help meet departmental deadlines.
- Assist with other fabrication, painting, and production duties as assigned.

Requirements

- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous experience in industrial painting, manufacturing, fabrication, or a similar environment preferred but not required.
- Willingness to learn industrial painting techniques, surface preparation, masking, and finishing processes.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and comply with safety procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
- Ability to work independently when directed and collaboratively as part of a production team.
- Basic math skills and the ability to measure and handle materials accurately.
- Good communication skills and a dependable work ethic.
- Ability to use basic hand tools and learn to operate painting-related equipment.
- U.S. work authorization without sponsorship required.
- Ability to pass applicable pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check requirements.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 pounds or more as required by the job.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods.
- Ability to work in industrial environments that may include elevated temperatures, enclosed spaces, and heights above six feet, when required and with appropriate safety precautions.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment for extended periods.
- Alignment with Panelmatic's core values and commitment to safety, teamwork, and quality.

Benefits

- Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD

- 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
- 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (ie employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
- 401K, profit sharing, and ESOP contributions
- Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
- PTO and paid holidays provided
- Career advancement opportunities
- Competitive wages
- Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years