What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paint Booth Technician position at Swanton Welding Company?
At Swanton Welding Company, we strive for a culture of excellence. Swanton Welding Company is a growing manufacturer of custom steel metal fabrication. Since 1956, Swanton Welding Company has been a family-owned business that has grown our footprint and expanded with three facility locations. Swanton Welding Company is driven by ingenuity and innovation. The company invests with our most valuable resource - our people.
Swanton Welding Company has an opening for a Paint Booth Technician that is proactive, energetic, and a team player that thrives in a manufacturing environment. The position is based out of the Swanton, Ohio location and the hours are Monday - Friday from 6:30am - 4:00pm.
A career at Swanton Welding Company means becoming a part of a diverse group of dynamic professionals. Our work style is collaborative, open, and welcoming of new ideas. Our employees enjoy a company culture that fosters teamwork as well as individual initiative and rewards success.
Benefits: Swanton Welding Company offers an excellent benefits package with three medical plan options, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, AD&D coverage and a 401(k) plan with company match.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities:
- Work with supervisor to understand and achieve schedule.
- Remove rust, splatter & other loose materials. (Prepping surfaces for paint).
- Apply masking tape & coverings over areas that do not require paint.
- Select & mix required coatings per product instructions.
- Select & use proper spray nozzle.
- Clean spray equipment after each job.
- Inspect sprayed surfaces after painting.
- Wear proper PPE when painting.
- Utilizing and maintaining spray booth.
Requirements:
- Forklift driving skills.
- Prior experience painting.
- Understanding of airless paint sprayers.
- Excellent eye & hand coordination.
- Knowledge of paint products.
- Knowledge of respirators & protective clothing.
- Ability to work with paint, thinners & other paint products.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Walking, Standing, Sitting Kneeling, Stooping (Frequently)
- Lifting, Carrying up to 50 pounds (Occasionally)
- Temperatures (Occasionally)
ADDITIONAL NOTES
- May require overtime before or after normal work hours or weekends.
Experience and License Requirements
- Airless Paint Sprayers (optional)
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (optional)
- Painting (optional)
- Prepping surfaces for paint (optional)
- Technical or Trade School Degree (optional)