What are the responsibilities and job description for the Painter position at Precision Inc?
Job Title: Painter
Division: Precision Pulley & Idler (PPI)
Location: Lenox, IA - On-site
Shift: 1st
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 1
Job Status: Full Time
Travel Required: 0%
Revision Date: May 19, 2025
Reports To: Production Supervisor
PURPOSE OF POSITION
Have an understanding of the different paints and chemicals, and the respective processes required to paint correct parts, components, and products as scheduled according to the supervisor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
More specifically, the employee owner will:
- Make sure all chemicals are stored, used, and disposed of properly
- Paint all required products correctly, and with exceptional quality
- Assist in ordering paint and paint related equipment, as needed
- Continually participate in additional training related to the job
- Clean and maintain paint booth and equipment
- Change thinner and paint when necessary
- Color code product when specified
- Perform required preventative maintenance for work area and paint booth and system
- Record manometer readings and paint waste daily
- Perform all activities in a manner that protects and promotes the health, safety and welfare of fellow workers, the community and the environment. Know and observe all plant safety rules applicable to your work. Report all unsafe practices and conditions to your supervisor at the first opportunity.
- Strive to achieve the highest possible product quality.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Know how to read a tape measure.
- Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills required.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work safely in a production environment required.
- Demonstrated ability to read/interpret/follow instructions regarding workplace documentation, such as SOP’s, Operator Manuals, Work Instructions, etc.
- Regular, consistent attendance.
EDUCATION – EXPERIENCE – COMPUTER SKILLS
- High school diploma or a general education degree (GED); or
- One to three months related experience and/or training; or
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
TRAINING – CERTIFICATIONS – LICENSES
- Continually participate in additional training related to the job.
COMPETENCIES
To perform this position successfully, individual should demonstrate the following work competencies:
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Uses equipment properly.
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves issues in a timely manner.
- Communication Skills – Speaks clearly, listens and receives clarification, respond to questions.
- Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction, and takes responsibility.
- Quality Assurance - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Ethics/Professionalism - Treats people with respect; Works ethically and with integrity.
- Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
- Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee:
- Must be able to frequently stoop/bend.
- Must be able to regularly use hands and arms.
- Must be able to regularly stand and walk.
- Must be able to regularly lift and/or move 50 pounds
- Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds with assist available.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.
- Specific hearing abilities required for this job include the ability to hear equipment alarms and the ability to hear instructions from others.
ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY
- The noise level in the work environment is usually LOUD.
- Consistently work will take place in moderate temperature to humid.
- Frequent exposure to heat, cold, humidity and industrial equipment.
- Respirator or hood use will be required
- Steel-toe safety shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection
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.
Precision, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with Precision, Inc.