Painter - Automotive

Responsibilities

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Set up and operate equipment to coat wet paint components, trucks and/or bodies.

1st Shift: Mon - Fri 6am-2:30pm (OT available)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use and conduct proper care of PPE.
• Operate painting system.
• Change solvent and paint drums.
• Fills hardener and paint drums, if wet paint.
• Check paint viscosity during shift and adjust as necessary, if wet paint.
• Perform paint booth housekeeping and filter maintenance.
• Perform quality checks.
• Maintain proper care of guns for minimum painting downtime.
• Spray paint truck bodies and/or components using handheld spray gun.
• Ensure proper surface preparation prior to painting.
• Apply paint to obtain consistent dry film thickness.
• Ensure paint application meets the paint standard.
• Load and unload parts/components to be painted.
• Utilizes proper safety techniques with paint system applications.
• Monitor temperature gauges in booth and oven, if powder paint.
• Follow established safety, environmental and quality policies, procedures and practices.
• Maintain work area and shop tools/equipment.
• Maintain daily time records.
• Other job duties as assigned.
• Job Duties may vary by location.
  
  

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend required.
• Basic computer usage knowledge required.
• Proficiency in spraying with paint guns required, electrostatic preferred.
• Knowledge of automotive or powder painting required.
• Vocational Training in lieu of experience will be considered.
  
  

FINANCIAL BUDGETING, CAPITAL, AND/OR MANPOWER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None
  
  

OTHER POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

• Keep a clean work area (5S).
• Assist co-workers as needed.
• Participate in RCI events.
• May be required to operate vehicles.
• Knowledge of Altec programs and/or systems.
• Shift work may be required.
  
  

Responsibility for Safety:

• Safety In everything we do
  
  

Responsibility to Prevent Errors:

• Ensures appropriate reviews have been performed as needed for high quality
  
  

Mental Alertness:

• Continuous attention to all job functions ensuring quality products
  
  

Communication with Others:

• Requires outside and inside contacts to carry out company policy and programs; Improper handling will have considerable effect on operational results; Must often deal with matters requiring explanation, persuasion and obtaining of approvals
  
  

Experience Level Adjustmnt

Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.

Benefits

Altec offers a competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Program
• Retirement 401(k) Traditional or Roth Program Options with Company Match
• Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Additional Wellness Programs and Rewards Available
  
  

Why Join Altec?

If you're considering a career with Altec, there's never been a better time to join us! Our company was founded on values that place the customer first and prioritize our people as our greatest strength. Over the years, those values and our talented associates have helped us to earn the trust and confidence of customers worldwide. Today, Altec is an innovative, financially sound company that sets the standard of excellence in design, manufacturing and service — and that's why we're the ideal place for you to grow your career.

Founded in 1929, Altec is a privately held company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. Altec specializes in the manufacture, sale and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes and specialty equipment for the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, construction, and light and signs markets. We help our customers dig deeper and reach higher in more than 100 countries around the world.

EEO Statement

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.