Production Painter jobs in Rockford, IL

SUMMARY:

This position is primarily responsible for prepping/cleaning, masking, mixing and applying paints to steel components including decks, frames, piping and various other parts as required. Operators follow engineering drawings, work order information, Manufacturing Assembly Procedures, and other written and verbal specifications by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clean steel mechanically as needed to remove all mill scale, then wash with Hydrite or other brand of cleaning solution to remove oil and dirt. Some jobs may specify sandblasting for cleaning operation.  Thoroughly inspecting all components for defects in materials or previous operations workmanship and notify the supervisor of any such defects.
• Prime all bare steel with industrial grade primer, 2-part Urethane, 2 mils minimum dry coat.
• Apply finish coat with an industrial grade, 2-part Poly-Urethane, 4 mils minimum total dry coat thickness.
• Inspects work, after curing, to insure quality expectations are met.  Mil thickness of the painted parts is checked against specifications.
• Mark identification such as work order numbers or job number where required.
• Touch up paint on stations as they are assembled on the shop floor as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

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.

• Must be certified to wear respirator for painting.
• Painter  requires some supervision and mentoring.
• Must be safety conscious, with an excellent safety record.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be eligible to work in the United States of America.

SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT

Overhead crane

Fork lift

Pallet jack

Spray equipment and booths

Fresh air mask system

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 job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, read, stand, bend, lift, twist, reach with hands and arms to push and pull.
• The employee is also required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. When lifting or moving heavy items, the employee must use lifting techniques and equipment. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and color vision.