Painter/Shotblaster - Day Shift

Painter/Shotblaster BUILT TO CONNECT Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world. This Painter/Shotblaster position is located at Astec's Yankton, South Dakota site formerly known as Kolberg-Pioneer. Overtime hours are paid at a great rate Key Activities & Responsibilities of this Painter/Shotblaster Role Accomplish all daily painting production requirements and complete assigned paint tasks in an efficient manner. Ensure painting assignments are properly completed as it relates to quality assurance (proper material and equipment usage). Must be able to use paint spray and shot blast equipment in various positions as well as manual painting products Ensure safe work practices are followed and adhered to Check production schedule or shop request list and plan work tasks Apply primer and finish coats with attention to safety, quality, and efficiency Clean and maintain spray guns, shot blasters, and other painting equipment May work with unpleasant or toxic fumes and materials wearing protective and safety equipment Skills and Experience Required to be a successful Painter/Shotblaster High school diploma or GED preferred. Heavy industrial equipment painting experience preferred Must be detail oriented, good workmanship while taking and following direction with little to no supervision. Strong problem-solving skills desired. Must be able to operate paint spray and shot blasting equipment, mixing equipment, booth equipment, work from ladders, lifts, etc. to properly apply various paints and coatings to industrial products. Must be able to select appropriate coatings, paints, or sprays and prepare them by mixing in the correct ratios using automated paint mixing equipment. Painter/Shotblaster Pay & Benefits Competitive Starting Wages Improved Sign-On Bonus Benefits Start on Day 1 Earn Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Painter/Shotblaster Day Shift Schedule Week 1 Monday - Thursday: 5:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.; Friday Off (not if working overtime) Week 2 Monday - Thursday: 5:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.; Friday 5:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. Overtime hours are paid at a great rate