What are the responsibilities and job description for the |URGENT| Industrial Painters Needed! position at Georgia Transformer?
The Painter prepares surfaces for painting and finishing; applies undercoats and finish coats using the full range of application methods and materials; mixes and matches paints and finishes; advises in the selection and storage of painting materials. Maintains equipment. Performs related work as required.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Read job orders and inspect workpieces to determine work procedures and materials required.
- Clean surfaces of workpieces in preparation for coating, using cleaning fluids, solvents, brushes, steam or sandblasting.
- Apply coatings to protect surfaces, using spray guns or brushes.
- Examine finished surfaces of workpieces to verify conformance to specifications and retouch any defective areas.
- Clean and maintain tools and equipment, using solvents, brushes, and rags.
- Rinse, drain, or wipe coated workpieces to remove excess coating material or to facilitate setting of finish coats on workpieces.
- Place coated workpieces in ovens or dryers for specified times to dry or harden finishes.
Required Education and Experience
- High School Diploma / GED
- 1-2 years of painting experience in a manufacturing or facilities operations setting
- Ability to read and interpret drawings / diagrams and specifications – paint instructions
- Ability to lift 50 lbs unassisted
- Ability to bend, stand, climb or walk around very large objects
- Ability and willingness to work overtime, evening / off shifts, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to work at heights up to 40 Feet
- Experienced with forklift operations
Desired Characteristics and Abilities
- Knowledge of industrial practices and processes of the manufacturing painting trade; paints, lacquers, enamels, epoxies, paint removers and related materials.
- Knowledge of application methods and practices
- Willingly accepts job challenges and work under stress or pressure
- Self-starter - able to work with minimal direction or supervision
Abilities
- Craftsmanship – The pride one puts into each and every product they produce.
- Mix and Match — The ability to mix and match paints and apply protective finishes to a wide variety of surfaces.
- Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
- Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
- Near Vision — The ability to read gauges and counter devices at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Tools & Technology
- Wet and dry abrasive equipment
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Rincon, GA 31326 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Rincon, GA 31326: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $22