Job Description

Steel Equipment Specialists is a leading player in the steel equipment manufacturing and engineering industry, committed to delivering top-quality products and services to our clients. With a strong dedication to safety, innovation, and delivering innovative solutions to our customers, we are seeking an experienced, skilled, and detail-oriented painter to join our 3rd Shift team.

Position Overview: The successful candidate will be responsible for applying paint and other coatings to steel equipment and structures, ensuring a high-quality finish that meets our rigorous industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

•    Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, applying primers and masking appropriate surfaces.

•    Mix and apply paints, varnishes, and other coatings using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.

•    Inspect finished surfaces for quality and make necessary touch-ups or corrections.

•    Maintain and clean painting equipment and work areas.

•    Follow all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.

•    Maintain technical equipment for the production jobs and ensuring they are in working order

•    Possess experience with a wide array of painting tools including thin and thick brushes, airbrushes and rollers

•    Remove previous paint surfaces using PPE masking or a chemical rinse

•    Collaborate with other team members to meet production deadlines and quality standards.

•    Keep accurate records of work performed and materials used.

Qualifications:

•    High school diploma or equivalent.

•    Proven experience as an industrial painter, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

•    Knowledge of various painting techniques and materials.

•    Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.

•    Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

•    Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

•    Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

•    Good physical stamina and the ability to lift heavy objects.

•    Reliable transportation and strict punctuality and attendance habits.

•    3  to 5 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment