What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prep Painter position at Visual Comfort \u0026 Co.?
Who we are:
Visual Comfort & Co. is the premier resource for decorative and architectural lighting, ceiling fans, system controls and automated shading solutions from the most influential designers in the world. We are proud to offer a market-leading range of premium products across categories, styles and price points, remaining committed to beautiful design and, above all, a world-class customer experience.
This position is responsible for collaborating with the finishing team to ensure lighting fixtures are prepared according to specifications. Duties include preparing surfaces for optimal adhesion, protecting areas that won’t be coated, operating power tools to disassemble/reassemble or remove tough coatings, and supporting quality control throughout the refinishing process.
Visual Comfort Offers:
- Work-Life Balance: Monday – Friday, 6:00am – 2:30pm
- Training & Development: A comprehensive and structured training program, complemented by ongoing education and opportunities for career advancement.
- Paid Time Off: Generous vacation accrual and paid time off policies.
- Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year, in addition to 2 floating holidays.
- Compensation: Competitive compensation plan
- Health Benefits: Visual Comfort pays the majority of employees medical, vision, and dental coverage, available starting the first of the month following your start date.
- Insurance: Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
- Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%, available beginning the first of the month following your hire date.
How success is defined:
- Prepare lighting fixtures by cleaning, degreasing, sanding, and removing contaminants to ensure proper finish adhesion.
- Inspect products before and after prepping to confirm compliance with quality standards and preparation specifications.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment, adhering to all safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of workstations, tools, and equipment to ensure functionality and longevity.
- Collaborate with team members to meet production goals and assist with other finishing tasks as needed.
- Document work processes and report any issues or defects promptly to the supervisor.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and product quality.
- Uphold company standards for craftsmanship, consistency, and customer satisfaction.
- Works effectively with others in a team environment to accomplish organizational goals and to identify and resolve problems.
- Exhibits and adheres to the established Visual Comfort Company Values.
- Must demonstrate commitment, dependability, punctuality, and adherence to agreed-upon schedule. While being present in the workplace to effectively collaborate and communicate amongst co-workers and teams.
What you will bring:
- Up to one (1) year of experience in painting, refinishing, or related production environment preferred
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Strong aptitude for and proficiency navigating systems and programs related to production and quality control
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions
- Experience in interior design, custom home building products, luxury home furnishings, and/or lighting industry a plus
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with a strong attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and changing priorities
- Ability to achieve results both independently and through others by fostering a spirit of teamwork and cooperation
- Demonstrate exceptional communication across all contact channels, including email, chat and phone
- Available to work a flexible schedule including weekends, early mornings, late evenings
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered for this role
Compensation Range: $16.00 to $17.50 per hour
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Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
To be eligible for this role, you must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this role. Likewise, Visual Comfort & Co., will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).
Salary : $16 - $18