Electrostatic Painter I

Salary: $18 - $21

Summary
Looking for a skilled Manufacturing Painter who will, under moderate supervision, operate electrostatic/conventional spray guns to paint metal cabinets and interior fixtures, clean and maintain spray booth and paint equipment, and assist other departments as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Apply coating/paint with electric static airless spray guns
Maintain painting equipment, which includes making minor repairs and ensuring proper supplies are on hand to complete assigned tasks
Work effectively as a member of a team, while continuously striving to improve and develop individual skills and knowledge
Apply epoxy and polyurethane coatings in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of surface preparation, mixing 2 and 3 component coatings, application equipment, and application of performance coatings on steel components
Operate various pieces of equipment, such as Forklifts, spray guns, and other specialty equipment
Work independently with minimal supervision
Meet or exceed deadlines and schedules
Comply with all safety rules and guidelines

Required Skills/Abilities:
Safety: Understand safety hazards and how to properly ground the operator, target, air hose, and paint supply. Wear gloves with a metal strip on the palm to ground the painter.
Electrostatic painting process: Understand how electrostatic painting works, including how the power pack charges the paint and the item being coated.
Spray gun operation: Know how to use the spray gun and how to troubleshoot issues. For example, the spray gun pressure should be between 0.35 and 0.5MPa.
Environment : Be aware of the temperature and humidity of the environment. The construction site should have a temperature of 1825C and a relative humidity of 4565%.
Spray gun cleaning : Clean the spray gun system immediately after spraying and make sure the nozzle is not blocked

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Physical Requirements:
Confined spaces : Workers spraying paint in confined spaces must wear airline respirators.
Enclosed spaces: Workers spraying paint in enclosed spaces must wear airline respirators unless the ventilation is adequate.
Large, well-ventilated areas : Workers can wear respirators in these areas.
Standing: Stand for long periods of time while sanding, prepping, and painting
Lifting: Lift up to 25+ lbs or more to move materials
Reaching: Reach, climb, stoop, kneel, and crouch
Color determination: Be able to determine colors when mixing paints
Physical activity : Be physically active for extended periods without getting tired or out of breath