Industrial Painter

IMI is currently looking for a painter located in the Athens, GA area. The Painter will be responsible for painting products and maintaining tools and equipment while adhering to all environmental, health, safety rules and regulations, and work instructions.Duties of the Painter will include, but are not limited to:Responsible for applying a layer or layers of coating to a product to protect it from the elements and/or make it more aesthetically appealingCleanse products to remove dust, dirt, and debrisApply protective coverings to articles or areas that could be damaged or stained by work processesDip metal parts in chemical bats to prepare surfacePrepare surfaces also by scraping, caulking, applying putty, and sandingUtilize brush, roller, and spray guns to coat and paint metal, wood, ceramic, etc. with paint or coating solutionsAdjust nozzles on the spray guns to obtain the proper dispersion of the sprayCheck the flow and viscosity of the paint or solutionCheck the product for flaws, bubbles, or imperfectionsMixes and reduces paint system and applies paint to meet specifications and customer requirementsAbility to read blueprints, read paint codes, and mix paint operate spray guns, mix/thin oil based paints, shoot primers, and maintain and clean spray gun partsAbility to adjust paint mixing criteria based upon environmental conditions, such as, heat, cold, and humidityKnowledge of how to operate and maintain sand blasters and bead blastersHang parts and kits on paint line in sequence according to direction from planning and scheduling departmentSetup, operate, and maintain automatic powder booths and shutdown paint line equipmentProperly stack and protect certain parts to maintain quality standardsAbility to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy using logical step-by-step procedures in work. Plan, solve problems, and make decisions based on quantifiable informationProvide mentoring to both Painter Helpers and Painter TraineesPHYSICAL ACTIVITIESStand or walk for long periods of timeUse arms and hands to reach for, handle, or manipulate objectsLift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift items weighing more than 50 pounds with assistanceClimb up and down ladders, scaffolds, and other objectsStoop, kneel, crouch, and crawlEye-hand coordinationGood physical fitnessGood sense of balanceMust be able to pass certain health requirements for respirator use to remain in the paint areaEducation RequirementsDegree from an accredited technical school; may be substituted with previous experience as a painter or in a related field.IMI maintains a Drug-Free Workplace in compliance with federal/state regulations. Employees are prohibited from using or possessing illegal drugs or alcohol on duty. This position is subject to pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, and random drug testing.IMI Industrial Services Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.Powered by JazzHRlvHNYblSwc