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Painter

Job Description

**Reports To:** Supervisor

**FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt (Hourly)

**Location:** Kansas City, MO

Summary:

The Painter will be assisting in the paint department with various functions. This position needs attention to detail as well as an eye for defects. A successful candidate will be safety minded and a great team player. Excellent attitude and attendance would be great contributions to this position as well.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Responsible for safe operation of all paint equipment and spray guns

+ Performs equipment, chassis repairs in preparation of paint

+ Spray paints chassis, parts, and equipment

+ Clean grease and dirt on chassis and equipment for paint

+ Sand, fill and prime unit or equipment as part of preparation

+ Communicate with lead on specs on color scheme to be painted on equipment

+ Verifies that equipment or parts are ready to be sprayed

+ Complies with all company safety rules pertaining to the paint shop

+ Must be able to document paint usage daily

+ Must wear PPE equipment while sanding, grinding, painting

+ Able to follow written and verbal instructions

+ Assure ongoing compliance with safety, quality and company requirements

+ Mix paint in preparation for paint

+ Cleans all paint equipment (spray guns, pots, and paint lines)

+ Responsible to keep clean and safe work area

+ Other assignments as needed

Required Skills and Qualifications:

+ Previous experience of painting application and paint prepping

+ Through knowledge of the methods, tools and spray equipment used in the repair and painting of equipment

+ Through knowledge of skill in the use of spray guns and applications on to equipment or parts

+ Attention to detail and high quality of standards

+ Ability to interpret and work from paint diagrams and paint charts

+ Ability to follow paint mixing and cleaning procedures

+ Must have computer skills

+ Knowledge of paint mixing measurements and processes

+ Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately

+ Ability to perform general maintenance on paint equipment also preventive maintenance on paint booths

+ Good decision and judgement skills

+ Knowledge of hand tools (wrenches, screwdriver, hammer, etc.)

+ High school diploma or GED

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

+ Previous forklift experience

+ Strong communication skills

+ Proven commitment to safety

Working Conditions:

+ Attendance – The ability to work as scheduled with punctual attendance, Monday-Thursday plus any additional hours/days necessary to meet business demands.

+ The job is performed under extreme temperature variations and some hazardous conditions.

Physical Requirements:

+ Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing on ladders and platforms of heights above 42”, significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling throughout an 8-12 hour day, and up to 60 hours per week.

+ Manual dexterity – The ability to type or operate common mechanical tools and equipment up to 12 hours per day, 60 hours per week.

+ Lifting – The ability to bend, stoop and lift up to 50 lbs.

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This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.