Sign Painter

Job Purpose:

Bring Value to the production department as a painter. Specializing is helpful but a production employee must be able to do all things in the department, multitask, communicate and complete projects accurately and before deadlines.

Mission:

The mission for this role is to provide high quality painted products in a timely manner to the clients of The Sign Brothers and to be the expert to the internal staff for all things related to “paint” at the Sign Brothers.

Primary Duties:

• Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, and other finishes to signage as well as various sign grade substrates
• Prepare surfaces by scraping, wire brushing, or sanding to a smooth finish
• Mix and match colors for paint projects according to specifications using our Matthews Paint Station
• Read and interpret job jackets to determine painting requirements
• Perform tasks such as caulking, sanding, Bondo with repairs, and fixture installation
• Utilize knowledge of color theory to create aesthetically pleasing results
• Maintain tools and equipment in good condition
• Oversee paint area cleanliness and operate in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA regulations
• Accountable for the delivery of each customer's job determined by the Production manager while meeting all quality and productivity targets according to the forecast and/or scheduling timelines.
• Accountable for all things pertaining to paint. Ordering, stocking, cleaning, and managing the area as a whole.
• Prioritize sign requests daily.
• Listen to the production manager to determine production goals for the present and future to help fulfill their daily and weekly goals.
• Assist in the training of new paint department employees.
• Ensure exceptional quality of outgoing finished products with the project manager.
• Ensure the organization and cleanliness of the production areas
• Report any Health and Safety issues to a Manager immediately.
• Performs any other reasonable assignments / extra hours given by Management or his/her designates. For example working with the Install Manager and Installation department when necessary.

Secondary Duties:

• Use standard procedures that were taught and asked to adhere to for the production department.
• Accountable for the safe use of equipment during use and maintenance (Router, CWT, Flatbed Printer)
• Create consistent, dependable, predictable, quality products
• Accountable for keeping materials in stock per management's request
• Lead and drive continuous improvement to include production methods, productivity, turn time, equipment performance, quality, reproductions, and employee safety while engaging and challenging the department team for improvement ideas.
• Accountable for knowing past week reproduction numbers and how you affected them.
• Continuously seek to improvement painting skill set
• Work effectively together with the production department as a team to achieve daily and weekly goals
• Initiate action with the Production Manager when work orders are not correct.
• Initiate action when necessary to help with the installation team.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a painter with expertise in various surface applications
• Proficiency in reading and understanding written instructions used for painting requirements
• Skilled in caulking, repairs, and high level painting techniques
• Strong knowledge of color theory and its application in painting projects
• Ability to maintain tools and equipment properly
• Leadership skills to effectively lead a team of painters
• Some days there are physical demands such as standing for long periods of time while doing repetitive tasks.

Working Conditions:

• Conditions include using extreme caution for each employee's safety day in and day out.
• Conditions also include lifting heavy objects, working outdoors during hot and cold weather days. Some late evenings and weekends are occasionally needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Bogart, GA 30622 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bogart, GA 30622: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Commercial painting: 1 year (Preferred)
• Auto painting: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Bogart, GA 30622 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bogart, GA 30622: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $24