Painter

JOB PURPOSE Responsible for spraying surfaces of manufactured skid steer attachments with enamel or epoxy using an industrial paint sprayer. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prepares attachments to be painted by grinding off any additional slag, weld splatter or surface rust Wipes down attachments and all welds with xylene prior to painting Selects paints for desired color and prepares spraying equipment by cleaning or adjusting spray guns Uses proper painting techniques and maintains mil thickness Reads and understands technical documents, such as paint mixing procedures and sprayer equipment maintenance instructions Prioritizes production runs to maintain production schedules Inspects all finished attachments for imperfections and overall quality Places finished attachments on pallets; places pallets in designated assembly area Cleans paint booth and spraying equipment daily following cleaning task checklist and replaces filters as needed Maintains proper respiratory care using filter system and face mask equipment Performs other tasks or duties as assigned ALL EMPLOYEES Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with co-workers and management Continues to grow and learn new skills and knowledge; continues to identify personal areas of improvement in a positive manner to achieve personal goals Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areas QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma or equivalent qualification Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve problems Excellent time management skills to complete tasks efficiently Excellent attention to detail Ability to learn from mistakes and desire to improve appearance of finished product WORKING CONDITIONS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, such as high temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee will be required to wear a respirator about 50% or more during their shift. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or hold objects. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, crawl or balance. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is rarely required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.