What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paint Technician position at John Henry Foster Company?
John Henry Foster has been helping customers solve problems since 1944. Making it easier for them to do business and doing it all with more expertise and a personal touch. Our founder, John Henry Foster, started as a traveling manufacturing representative, selling pneumatic equipment out of the back of his Airstream trailer. With unmatched service, expertise and quality products, John Henry built a strong foundation for the organization that stands today.
Although times have changed, and our business has grown, we still follow John Henry’s philosophy – “…Take care of the business and the business will take care of you.” With over 200 employee-owners, industry-trusted supplier partners, and a strong loyalty to our customers, we continue to grow as we provide quality products, expertise, convenience, and services that exceeds our customer expectations.
Today, we’re a 100% employee-owned company and looking to add an experienced paint technician to join our team. Someone who values craftmanship and is committed to excellence and service and who can start making an immediate impact on our customers. Does this sound like you?
As a paint technician your impact is two-fold:
- For the customer, your goal is to execute work orders as scheduled, providing quality products on time and to our customer’s specifications.
- For the team, your goal is to maintain an organized, efficient, and quality centric assembly area. You’ll be responsible for documenting, communicating, and verifying needs and information; collaborating with other team members and departments; and coordinating activities to ensure an excellent customer experience.
Pay & Benefits Package:
John Henry Foster is dedicated to ensuring our employee-owners achieve their career goals. We’re committed to the success of our team members and have a culture that emphasizes and fosters opportunities for both personal and professional growth.
This is a long-term, career-growth oriented position, and as such, the compensation package we’re offering is competitive: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour (based on 2 – 3 years’ experience) to start and includes opportunities for you to quickly maximize your earning potential through training, experience, our ESOP, bonuses, and professional development programs.
Our paint technicians do a lot for us, which is why we give so much back in return. We have an excellent benefits package which includes:
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, HSA, and FSA plans.
- Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
- 401(k) with company contribution/match.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Prepare units for painting by cleaning, sanding surfaces and masking as specified in work orders.
- Paint surfaces of metal parts using spray painting equipment adhering to specific preparation and painting techniques.
- Apply a variety of coatings including enamels, epoxies, urethanes and coatings from various manufacturers.
- Mix paint precisely to manufacturer and customer specifications.
- Remove inconsistencies or imperfections using sandpaper.
- Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, bills of materials, and specifications regarding paint requirements.
- Accurately document and record all required data needed to comply with each specification.
- Operate spray booth and ventilation systems per specific instructions.
- Stage and move parts within the paint area using a forklift, hand truck, hoist or crane.
- Responsible for achieving good speed of execution while maintaining quality workmanship in a wide range of fitting activities.
- Maintain work area, equipment and supplies in a neat and orderly condition.
- Other ad hoc duties as needed.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Relevant associate degree (or equivalent experience) from a college or technical school preferred.
- Ability to interpret instructions (written/verbal) and work orders, with a strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in work while meeting productivity standards.
- The ability to build and maintain great working relationships with other team members.
- Must have and maintain a current driver’s license and acceptable driving record and be able to obtain forklift certification.
Salary : $21 - $24
