Lead - Industrial Painter (Powder) - 1st Shift

Join the Steel Craft Team as an Industrial Powder Painter! As a Powder Painter, you will operate a hand-held spray gun to ensure complete paint coverage on hanging parts, metal materials, and sub-assemblies as they pass through the spray booth on a conveyor line. You will collaborate with a team to meet production targets and customer deadlines, all while maintaining high-quality standards.

If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team that takes pride in delivering high-quality products, apply now!

Why Choose Steel Craft?

• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Benefits:
  
  
  
  • Paid-Time Off: Vacation, PTO / Sick Leave, Shut-down Pay, Company Observed Paid Holidays, and a Paid Volunteer Day
  • Quarterly Incentive Bonus Plan
  • Over 85% employer paid medical insurance premium, plans with low deductibles, and wellness incentives
  • Health Savings Account company annual contributions
  • Company paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and more
  • Low cost Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life, Long-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Insurance coverage
  • A competitive 401(K) Plan with a maximum 4% employer contribution match
  • Paid Parental Leave (Maternity/Paternity)
  • Discounted Day Care Assistance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Identify Theft Insurance
  • Wellness Incentive
  • Corporate Discount Program
  • Fun and engaging employee activities, events, outings, and more
  
  
  
  

Position Details:

• Shift: 1stShift: Monday - Thursday; 5:00am - 3:00pm
• Pay Range: Up to $25.00/hour (basedupon experience, skill set, and shift)

Key Responsibilities:

• Make proper adjustments to colors on paint guns to meet customer specifications.
• Use correct paint gun techniques for consistency, density, and quality.
• Apply coatings to protect or decorate workpiece surfaces using spray gun.
• Detect color differences, including shades or brightness variations.
• Ensure products entering the booth are coatable and that masking has been completed.
• Identify and troubleshoot any issues at the paint line.
• Inspect finished surfaces for conformance to specifications.
• Maintain production rates and uphold quality standards.
• Check and identify worn parts on spray guns to ensure proper function.
• Perform regular maintenance on paint guns, including cleaning and adjustments.
• Set up paint guns accurately and properly.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area in line with good housekeeping practices.
• Follow company policies, safety standards, and quality procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience:
  
  
  
  • 6 months of experience in industrial paint with a solid work history in a manufacturing environment.
  • Basic knowledge of painting techniques and color matching.
  • Experience with Electrostatic paint equipment.
  • Ability to prevent cross-contamination during painting.
  • Knowledge of paint gun set-up.
  • Ability to read and understand work instructions, work orders, or customer specifications.
  • Basic knowledge of handling hazardous waste materials related to paint.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, and use hands to handle objects or tools.
  • Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and move from place to place.
  
  
  
  

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