Industrial Painter

Hello,
My name is Patrick Nusbaum, and I am a Recruiter with The Fountain Group. We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking an Industrial Painter for a prominent client of ours. This position is located Gilbert, AZ. Details for the position are as follows:

Job Description:

• This position will be a direct hire opportunity with multiple positions available on multiple shifts for one of the top companies that produces fire equipment, HVAC systems, and security equipment for buildings all over the world. Benefits will take effect within 30-60 days of hire date.
• Shifts: 1^st shift: MON-FRI 5AM-1:30PM - 2^nd shift: MON-THUR 2PM-12:30AM  - Weekend: FRI-SUN 5AM-5:30PM - pay differentials is 2nd shift receives an additional 10% on top of their base rate and Weekend shift receives 15% on top of their base rate when working those shift hours
• The primary role of the Painter is to provide all required materials to each department before they are required. Responsibilities will include identifying potential safety hazards, selecting, or mixing the appropriate paint, and reading and interpreting SOPs. In the course of his/her duties, the Industrial Painter will inspect surfaces for contamination prior to coating and identify and employ methods that will reduce exposure to hazardous chemicals from the paint.

• Ability to perform moderate physical effort working continuously with light weight or frequently with average weight materials.
• Working with drawings, process sheets, specifications, painting instructions.
• Paint in booth, on floor, or product, ladders, and scaffolds.
• Mixes paint to proper viscosity, measure, and epoxy powders, and thins down as required.
• Spray paint various primers, enamels, epoxies, protective compounds
• Clean, wipe up excess paint, remove masking, visually check for runs, shadows, improper coverage, touch up, check paint thickness.
• Clean, maintain spray gun, and paint system.
• Tend and operate to painting equipment used to spray products.
• Body work and remediation of sheet metal prior to and after paint application.
• Prepare and apply stencils, decals, and other decorative items on the finished product.
• Inspect surfaces for contamination prior to application of paint.
• Knowledge of chemical application techniques using specification sheet.
• Paint using spray, pressure pots and SOPs.
• Selecting and mixing the appropriate paint.
• Clean equipment and perform routine maintenance when necessary.
• Comply with company policies and procedures, especially health and safety rules, use of personal protective equipment.
• Other duties as required

• This position requires shop work. When working in the shop, one must exercise caution as this environment presents many naturally occurring and potentially worker-produced hazards. Safety policies must be always adhered to. Appropriate personal protective equipment (i.e., safety glasses, hard-toed safety shoes or boots, etc.) must be always worn where required.
• It is very important that the incumbent of this position can work and communicate with prudence, while effectively managing time, completing tasks, and working safely.
• Employee may be required to work in potentially hazardous environments requiring protective equipment.
• Employee may be exposed to dust, hazardous chemicals, and high levels of noise.
• Employee may be exposed to uncomfortable work settings; may have long combinations of standing, crouching, or sitting.
• Repetitive tasks within a fast-paced environment.
• Overtime as required.

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Experience with hand tools, paint gauge, spray painting, and appropriate material handling equipment.
• Previous experience painting sheet metal.
• Experience using a spray gun and pressure pot.
• Ability to work independently.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, with an ability to read and interpret SOPs.
• Must be able to carry and move equipment and/or supplies more than 25 pounds.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.

If you are interested in hearing more about the position please respond to this posting with your resume attached.

Last updated on Dec 16, 2022