Job Description

Overview

Poly-America, L.P., leading plastics manufacturer, is currently seeking an Industrial Painter to join our maintenance department.  Poly-America produces several lines of polyethylene products including high quality trash bags, construction films, and geomembrane liners.  Poly-America is also the most technologically advanced and largest recycler and compounder of polyethylene in the world.

Dedicated to providing the highest quality polyethylene products, our team of chemical, mechanical, electrical and process engineers is at the forefront of modern plastics technology.  The company’s innovative design team is responsible for several technological breakthroughs in blown-film extrusion and bag making.  We also maintain one of the most sophisticated on-site labs in the plastics industry.

Responsibilities

Painters at Poly-America are responsible for painting and other finish work associated with industrial installations and repairs.  The painter will be required to mix and apply various types of paints, primers, intermediaries, and thinners. They are also responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of all pumps, rigs, paint lines, and spray guns in the paint shop.  The role may involve additional responsibilities and opportunities as they become necessary and/or are assigned by management.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience applying various types of paint with spray rigs or paint guns.
• A strong desire to be hands on with their work and to follow processes through.
• The aptitude and desire necessary to be a good student of Poly-America processes, equipment, and procedures.

Poly-America offers competitive compensation packages including Medical/Dental, paid vacations and holidays, and 401(K).