What are the responsibilities and job description for the Painter Night Shift position at Whirlwind Steel Buildings, Inc.?
Description
Company Overview: Whirlwind Steel is a premier metal building manufacturer specializing in the design, fabrication, and delivery of top-quality metal structures. Our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has positioned us as an industry leader. This has allowed us to become creators and distributors of buildings and products that people use to live, learn, worship, work, and play.
Job Summary: The Spray Painter is responsible for expertly applying protective primer and finishing coats to machines, manufactured products, or designated work areas. This role ensures surfaces are properly prepared and painted to meet quality and safety standards. The Spray Painter contributes to maintaining a clean, organized workspace while adhering to company safety protocols.
Key Responsibilities
Company Overview: Whirlwind Steel is a premier metal building manufacturer specializing in the design, fabrication, and delivery of top-quality metal structures. Our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has positioned us as an industry leader. This has allowed us to become creators and distributors of buildings and products that people use to live, learn, worship, work, and play.
Job Summary: The Spray Painter is responsible for expertly applying protective primer and finishing coats to machines, manufactured products, or designated work areas. This role ensures surfaces are properly prepared and painted to meet quality and safety standards. The Spray Painter contributes to maintaining a clean, organized workspace while adhering to company safety protocols.
Key Responsibilities
- Clean surfaces by removing grease, dirt, and other contaminants using materials such as lacquer thinner, turpentine, soap, and water.
- Select and mix coating liquids to match desired colors and specifications using paddle or mechanical mixers.
- Pour coating liquids into spray containers, connect spray guns to air hoses, and adjust sprayer valves and nozzles for optimal spray width and pressure.
- Skillfully apply primers and finishing coats by directing the spray gun to ensure even coverage and quality finish.
- Remove rust from metal surfaces using grinders, wire brushes, or steel wool as needed.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times.
- Operate overhead cranes and monorail paint hoists to manage and position items for painting.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
- Experience operating overhead cranes and forklifts is essential.
- Must pass a pulmonary fit test to meet safety and health standards.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Familiarity with industrial painting techniques and safety practices.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
