What are the responsibilities and job description for the Painter position at Lakeland Manufacturing?
Join Our Team as a Painter!
We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Painter to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing, priming, and painting metal parts to customer and company specifications while ensuring a high-quality finished product. If you take pride in your workmanship, enjoy hands-on work, and have paint shop experience, we'd love to hear from you.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is reliable, safety-conscious, quality-focused, and takes pride in producing a professional finish on every part. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and committed to delivering exceptional workmanship.
Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect parts upon arrival in the paint area for quality issues, missing welds, weld splatter, and other abnormalities.
- Prepare parts for painting by cleaning, wire wheeling, and using appropriate solvents and materials.
- Communicate with the Production Manager/General Manager regarding painting schedules and priorities to ensure shipping dates are met
- Set up and adjust paint equipment to achieve proper color, finish, and appearance.
- Apply primer and paint coatings according to customer requirements and job specifications.
- Perform quality inspections after priming and painting to ensure complete coverage and proper finish.
- Move completed parts to staging areas for loading and shipment.
- Perform routine maintenance on painting equipment.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Follow company procedures, quality standards, work instructions, and document control processes.
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts and corrective action initiatives.
- Assist with part preparation, drilling, and repairs as needed.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 6 months of wet-coat painting experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, or successful completion of company training.
- Ability to read and follow job travelers, work instructions, and specifications.
- Experience operating paint room equipment and painting tools.
- Knowledge of and ability to properly use respiratory protection and other safety equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Ability to work safely and follow established safety procedures.
- Good communication skills and ability to work effectively with team members and supervisors.
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and perform frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and reaching.
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24