Shift: 1st Shift

Location: Swanton

Department: Paint

Role and Responsibilities

The Paint Sprayer position will perform prepping and paint spraying duties in the paint Department. The responsibilities include, but may not be limited to,

  • Understand the safety features of the machines and tooling to ensure they are operating without compromise to safety systems.
  • Follows safety protocol and procedures, including wearing proper PPE attire.
  • Respect and protect Swanton Welding’s and third party’s property (tools, vehicles, facilities, equipment) and business activities.
  • Work closely with Shop Supervisor to discuss schedule
  • Removes rust, splatter and other loose material from surface to be sprayed
  • Fills, sands and smooths surfaces that need to be sprayed
  • Applies masking tape and coverings over areas that do not require paint
  • Selects and mixes the required coatings per product instructions
  • Selects and uses proper spray nozzle for painting
  • Maintains, organizes, and cleans spray area equipment after each job
  • Inspects sprayed surfaces after painting job
  • Conduct self at all times in a way that promotes a positive image of the Swanton Welding and follows the Code of Conduct
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Prior experience working as a painter
  • Excellent eye and hand coordination
  • Knowledge of paint products and paint tools used
  • Experience working with respirators and protective clothing
  • Ability to work with paint, thinners and other paint products
  • A work history of compliance to safety, quality, and productivity standards
  • A work history that supports a good to excellent attendance record
  • Fast learner and able to adapt in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision
  • Detail oriented approach to daily work activities
  • Able to work well in a team-oriented work environment
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Preferred Skills

  • At least 2 years’ of manufacturing/industrial painting experience

Physical requirements

  • Walking, Standing, Sitting Kneeling, Stooping (Frequently)
  • Lifting, Carrying up to 50 pounds (Occasionally)
  • Temperatures (Occasionally)

Additional Notes

  • May require overtime with little notice before or after normal work hours or weekends.

HOW TO APPLY

Swanton Welding & Machining is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

To apply for this position, please fill out the Internal Job Bid Form