Painter

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Painter is responsible for preparing, painting, and finishing motors, parts, and related components

in a manufacturing environment. This role performs surface preparation, applies coatings in accordance

with work instructions and customer or MIL-SPEC requirements, and supports kitting, packaging, and

crating activities as needed to meet production and shipping schedules.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, masking, grinding, and completing other required

preparation tasks.

• Mix and apply primers, paints, and protective coatings in accordance with work instructions,

customer requirements, and applicable MIL-SPEC standards.

• Spray paint motors, components, fabricated parts, and assemblies while maintaining required

coverage, thickness, and finish quality.

• Read and follow job travelers, paint schedules, technical data sheets, and applicable specifications.

• Inspect completed work and perform touch-up or rework as needed to meet quality standards.

• Clean and maintain spray equipment, paint tools, and the assigned work area.

• Handle paints, solvents, and other chemicals in accordance with safety and environmental

requirements.

• Complete required production, quality, and related documentation accurately and on time.

• Assist with kitting, packaging, and crating of finished goods or components as needed.

• Collaborate with production, quality, and shipping teams to meet schedule and customer

requirements.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.

• Previous industrial or manufacturing painting experience preferred.

• Experience with paint preparation, masking, priming, spray application, and finishing.

• Ability to read and follow work instructions, job travelers, and paint specifications.

• Experience working with MIL-SPEC or other customer coating requirements preferred.

• Ability to identify paint defects and maintain established quality standards.

• Ability to safely use hand tools, paint equipment, and related shop tools.

• Ability to support kitting, packaging, and crating functions as needed.

• Ability to work safely and effectively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Regular standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting throughout the shift.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., and perform the physical requirements of the role, with or without

reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a respirator, gloves, eye

protection, and other safety gear.

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to paint fumes, chemicals, and

industrial noise