Painter 

Job Description

 

              

Location:   Kansas City, MO         

 

Summary:

The Painter will be assisting in the paint department with various functions. This position needs attention to detail as well as an eye for defects. A successful candidate will be safety minded and a great team player. Excellent attitude and attendance would be great contributions to this position as well. 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for safe operation of all paint equipment and spray gunsPerforms equipment, chassis repairs in preparation of paintSpray paints chassis, parts, and equipmentClean grease and dirt on chassis and equipment for paintSand, fill and prime unit or equipment as part of preparationCommunicate with lead on specs on color scheme to be painted on equipmentVerifies that equipment or parts are ready to be sprayedComplies with all company safety rules pertaining to the paint shopMust be able to document paint usage dailyMust wear PPE equipment while sanding, grinding, paintingAble to follow written and verbal instructionsAssure ongoing compliance with safety, quality and company requirementsMix paint in preparation for paintCleans all paint equipment (spray guns, pots, and paint lines)Responsible to keep clean and safe work areaOther assignments as needed

 

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Previous experience of painting application and paint preppingThrough knowledge of the methods, tools and spray equipment used in the repair and painting of equipmentThrough knowledge of skill in the use of spray guns and applications on to equipment or partsAttention to detail and high quality of standardsAbility to interpret and work from paint diagrams and paint chartsAbility to follow paint mixing and cleaning proceduresMust have computer skillsKnowledge of paint mixing measurements and processesAbility to follow oral and written instructions accuratelyAbility to perform general maintenance on paint equipment also preventive maintenance on paint boothsGood decision and judgement skillsKnowledge of hand tools (wrenches, screwdriver, hammer, etc.)  High school diploma or GED

 

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

Previous forklift experienceStrong communication skillsProven commitment to safety

 

Working Conditions:

Attendance – The ability to work as scheduled with punctual attendance, Monday-Friday plus any additional hours/days necessary to meet business demands.The job is performed under extreme temperature variations and some hazardous conditions.

 

Physical Requirements:

Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing on ladders and platforms of heights above 42”, significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling throughout an 8-12 hour day, and up to 60 hours per week.Manual dexterity – The ability to type or operate common mechanical tools and equipment up to 12 hours per day, 60 hours per week.Lifting – The ability to bend, stoop and lift up to 50 lbs.

 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.