Industrial Painter

Description

D & G Machine Products, Inc., a Certified ISO 9001 & AS9100D Company with a Main Plant located in Westbrook and a Fabrication Plant located in Gorham, Maine, has been offering full-service Precision Machining, Fabrication, Painted and Assembled Machine Products for more than 50 Years.

D&G Machine supply’s several Nationwide Industries that include: Aerospace, Computer Chip Production, Defense Contracts, Medical, Power Generation, and Maine’s Paper Industry.

D&G Machine employees have the opportunity to advance within the company after receiving valuable experience, as proven with a majority of our engineers and managers being promoted from the shop floor.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Industrial Painter is responsible for cleaning, preparing, and painting surfaces of manufactured products. The Industrial Painter cleans nozzles, containers, and hoses of paint machines, adheres to safety standards and regulations, and assists with preparing the final product for shipment. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare surfaces to be coated by using various methods such as sandblasting, hand sanding, cleaning with solvent and wiping with a clean cloth.
• Performs spray coatings, such as paint, two-part epoxy and/or other specialty coatings, onto manufactured products to provide finished surfaces.
• Performs wet film inspections of painted items between coats.
• Inspects finished paint using dry film gauges.
• Operates and maintains paint spray booth.
• Touches up areas of painted items as needed.
• Cleans nozzles, containers, and hoses of machines.
• Operates common material handling equipment such as hand trucks, powered pallet jacks, powered industrial trucks, and overhead cranes to manipulate large, fabricated parts into proper position for painting.
• Complies with chemical and waste storage and disposal regulations and best practices.
• Utilizes different painting techniques based on the nature of the surface.
• Mixes paint when needed and uses paint manufacturers spec sheet recommendations for proper paint mixing techniques and layering drying times.
• Ensures proper ventilation during and after the paint is applied.
• Adheres to safety standards and regulations.
• Assists with preparing final product for shipment.

COMPETENCIES:

• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of industrial or automotive paint experience preferred.
• Ability to operate airless and air spray equipment and ability to mix paint.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and specifications required.
• Must be able to work in a team-based environment.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and have a strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to wear a respirator, have excellent dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to comprehend paint manufacturers recommendations regarding proper mixing techniques and layering drying times.
• Must be able to distinguish among colors.
• Must pass a post-employment offer drug screen and background check.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a manufacturing environment in the Main Plant located in Westbrook, Maine. This role routinely uses standard spray-painting equipment such as spray booths, paint machines, air compressors, nozzles, containers, and hoses. This role routinely uses standard material handling equipment such as hand trucks, powered pallet jacks, powered industrial trucks, and overhead cranes to manipulate large, fabricated parts into proper position for painting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to wear a respirator and/or face covering while painting; reach into small or tight spaces; and position self to work at different height levels. The employee frequently detects and operates hand tools and spray-painting equipment. The employee must frequently position and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

EEO STATEMENT

D & G Machine Products, Inc. provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition to federal law requirements, D & G Machine Products, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination and employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Further, D & G Machine Products, Inc. complies with Affirmative Action (AA) practices as called for by applicable laws and executive orders with respect to equal employment opportunities, administration of personnel actions, and in order to ensure employment decisions are made in furtherance of the objective of equal employment.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary : $35,100 - $44,400