Painter

Job Title: Painter

Shift: 3rd

Department: Paint

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Classification: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The Painter is responsible for preparing, mixing, and applying paints to various surfaces using pressure pots and conventional spray methods. This role requires knowledge of metal finishing, attention to detail in paint thickness checks, and the ability to safely handle and store paint and supplies. The Painter will also assist with inventory management, ensuring that supplies are well stocked and available for production needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Safety and Operations: Understand and adhere to all operating and safety procedures within the paint department.
• Paint Preparation: Prepare and mix paints according to specifications, ensuring the correct color, texture, and consistency.
• Painting Application: Apply paint to surfaces using pressure pots and conventional spray methods, ensuring a smooth, even, and high-quality finish.
• Metal Finishing: Perform metal finishing tasks to ensure the surfaces are properly prepared for painting.
• Inventory Management: Conduct regular inventory checks on paints, supplies, and materials, and requisition additional supplies as needed to avoid production delays.
• Paint Thickness Checks: Accurately measure and check paint thickness to meet quality and industry standards.
• Department Assistance: Provide assistance to other team members within the paint department as required, contributing to the smooth flow of operations.
  
  
  

Minimum Education

High School

Minimum Years Of Experience

2-4

Specific Qualifications

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Tape Measure Skills: Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately to assist with surface measurements and paint application.
• Attention to Detail: Strong eye for detail to ensure high-quality finishes and accurate measurements.
• Safety Awareness: Knowledge and understanding of safety protocols, including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and the ability to work in a safe environment while mixing paints and using spraying equipment.
  
  
  

Education & Experience

• Training Requirements:
• Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Training
• Global Harmonization System (GHS) Training
• Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) Training
• Onsite Training: On-the-job training is available for all necessary operational and safety procedures.
• Experience: Metal painting experience is required for this position, preferably in a production or manufacturing environment.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing during painting tasks.
• Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, reaching overhead, and grasping objects.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working with respirators and other protective gear while mixing and applying paints.
• Ability to work effectively in a production environment, maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Comfortable spraying from ladders
  
  
  

This role is essential to ensuring the painting process meets quality, safety, and operational standards. Successful candidates will demonstrate proficiency in painting techniques, the ability to work collaboratively in a team, and a strong commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and quality in a production environment.

License Required

No

Job Locations

US-OH-Canton

Company Overview

Why IES Infrastructure?

IES Infrastructure offers competitive salaries. But, if you make your employment decision based on salary only, you’re overlooking other significant factors - work environment and employee benefits. We offer a friendly, team-work environment with opportunities for continuous development and career advancement. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that provides real protection for you and your family.

• Health & dental insurance
• Group life & accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Voluntary accident insurance
• Company Paid Disability insurance (short and long-term)
• Vacation and holidays
• 401k
  
  
  

Company Culture

Commitment to Excellence - Consistently exceeds expectations.

Honesty and Integrity - Strive to do what is right and do what we say we will do.

Safety - Create a safe working environment in all operating locations.

Respect -Honor the rights of all involved.

Communication - Communicate clearly and directly with all involved.

Employee Satisfaction - Create employee opportunities for growth and development.

Innovation and Creativity - Apply creative ingenuity to make us better, faster, and first.

Resiliency - No obstacle will stop us from accomplishing our goals.

Teamwork - Above all else, work together as one team and one group of professionals.

All positions require customer focus with a service-oriented attitude as well as attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt to changes in daily activities is essential. Ability to travel and work overtime/weekends, as needed, to meet customer and in-house demands. All applicants must pass a background check and drug/alcohol screening and must have a clean driving record.

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NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.

EEO & Affirmative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

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Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

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