• Paint surfaces of metal parts using spray painting equipment and work aids utilizing specific surface preparation and painting techniques

• Apply a variety of coatings including enamels, epoxies, urethanes and military coatings from various different paint manufacturesConsistently meet paint thickness requirement

• Mix paint precisely to manufacturer, Fox Valley Metal-Tech, and customer specifications

• Accurately document and record all required data needed to comply with each specification

• Prior to painting, clean and prepare part surfaces as specified to be contamination free

• Inspect parts prior to paint for needed repair, prepping and cleaning

• Mask parts to print notes stating tight tolerances for overspray prevention

• Hang or set-up parts prior to painting

• Inspect parts after painting for needed repairs, proper thickness and general appearance

• Sand, mask, blend and finish to match part’s surrounding areas when completing paint repairs

• Operate spray booth, oven, and ventilation system per specific instructions

• Read and comprehend documents such as, fabrication drawings, cutting orders, bills of material or other project plans, orders or specification in the order

• Properly maintain paint equipment, i.e., spray guns, booth, filters, etc.

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

  Industrial Painter Knowledge/Education:

• A high school diploma with 3 years’ spray painting experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, a technical college certificate with 2 years’ spray painting experience, or an Associate Degree with 1 year spray painting experience is required.

• Experience with spray painting in an industrial setting a plus.

• Familiarity with industrial coatings is a plus.

• Experience in metal fabrication or parts manufacturing a preferred.

• Ability to use a variety of paint equipment including, gravity, pressure and air assist.

• Understanding of specific paint product capabilities as they relate to the painting processes desired.

• Ability to correct surface areas per customer requirements or metal imperfections preferred

• Consistent quality technique, dependable performance and skilled attention to detail. Ability to distinguish differing primer applications for specific paints.

• Recommend modifications to existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.

• Demonstrated ability to understand and follow through on verbal instructions is required.

• Excellent hand-eye coordination to consistently apply coats of paint is required along with the ability to measure the adjust application to achieve desired results.

• Ability to stand on ladders, crawl, kneel, use a creeper, bend down, and stretch to apply coating on a varying part shapes and sizes is required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discount

• Flexible schedule

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Referral program

• Retirement plan

• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

• Monday to Friday

• Overtime

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person