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Job Description

Job Description

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JOB SUMMARY

The Painter is responsible for preparing surfaces and applying coatings, paints, and finishes to parts and assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality requirements. This role supports production by ensuring coatings meet appearance, thickness, and protection specifications while following safety and environmental procedures.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare parts for painting by cleaning, masking, sanding, and inspecting surfaces.
• Mix paints and coatings according to specifications and manufacturer instructions.
• Apply coatings using spray guns or other approved methods.
• Operate paint booths, ovens, and curing equipment as required.
• Inspect painted parts for coverage, defects, and overall quality.
• Measure and verify coating thickness when required.
• Maintain proper identification, labeling, and traceability of parts.
• Clean and maintain paint equipment, spray guns, and work areas.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and PPE requirements, including handling of hazardous materials.
• Maintain a clean and organized paint area.
• Communicate quality or process issues to supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in an industrial or manufacturing paint environment preferred.
• Basic understanding of surface preparation and coating processes.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing this job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Employees work under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet to moderate. However, in certain assignments, an employee may work near moving equipment and be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, biological hazards, airborne fumes, outdoor weather conditions, and loud, prolonged noise.

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