What are the responsibilities and job description for the Painter position at The New York Blower Company?
Description:
We are hiring a highly experienced and results-driven Industrial Painter to lead exterior and interior painting of industrial equipment at our New Castle, PA location. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in painting industrially, proven leadership and team development skills, with a continuous improvement mindset. This role is critical in driving industrial paint excellence, efficiency, and quality while aligning with New York Blower's standards and expectations.
Requirements:RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead all aspects in our painting role
- Review of production orders for sequence and quantity prior to beginning prep work.
- Duties include preparation for painting according to manufacturing specifications, including sanding, grinding and masking,
- Properly load and unload a hanging line based on production sequencing and staging components based on production needs
- Complete all paint preparation processes
- Apply primers, epoxy paints, and finish coats using airless spray guns, conventional sprayers, brushes, or rollers – specifically Binks Pressure Pot
- Inspect paint finishes to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Contribute to maintaining acceptable cost per paint labor hour.
- Maintaining equipment for the job and ensuring that they are in working order.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be able to prepare paints, thinners, dryers, etc. and clean/maintain spray painting equipment.
- Knowledge of manufacturing repair/refinishing processes.
- Ability to use selected vendor materials and general supplies efficiently and cost effectively.
- Must be efficient with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Operate forklifts when required, after proper training and certification.
- Maintain housekeeping in designated area
- Ensure a safe working environment by conforming to all safety guidelines including, but not limited to, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Demonstrate willingness to work with others in a team environment.
- Be Positive and willingness to learn and participate in a changing environment to reach a common goal.
- Works to continuously improve process times while maintaining desired levels of quality.
- OSHA safety training and hazardous materials handling certifications
- Overhead crane rigging experience would be ideal