Industrial Spray Painter

JOB SUMMARY Sprays surfaces of machines, manufactured products, or working area with protective or decorative material, such as paint, enamel, glaze, gelcoat, or lacquer, using spray gun. GENERAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS • High school diploma or GED • Reliable/excellent attendance record • Negative drug screen • Able to work cooperatively with co-workers • Adherence to personal protection requirements (safety glasses, etc.) • Adherence to company general policies and quality procedures. • Receive and follow work instructions from Lead Person or Supervisor SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS Following are some of the principal job functions. However, other duties and activities may be required in performance of this job: • Paint surfaces of assemblies or antennas using spray painting equipment. • Clean, and apply chemical solution to prepare and condition surfaces prior to painting. • Mix and thin paint or other coating to specified color and consistency according to standard formulas or color charts, using spatula or mixing equipment. • Mask and cover surfaces not to be painted. • Spray specified amount of thickness of primer, protective, decorative or finish coatings, such as paint, lacquer, sealer, or enamel, onto prepared surfaces, using spray equipment. • Strip, sand and repair surfaces and blends and polishes finish to match surrounding areas, manually or using portable power tools. • May apply or retouch paint using brush. • May regulate controls on equipment to cure and dry paint or other coatings. • Must be able to work with various grades of thinners. PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS • Lifting up to 50 with no restrictions • Healthy wrist-arm motion – will be using hand tools • Ability to work with acetones, thinners, epoxies, solders and sealants and other manufacturing materials without allergic reactions • Good hand/eye coordination • Ability to read process sheets and follow directions • Approved by an MD for general respirator use; respirator must be worn during spraying. • Prolong periods of standing and painting. WORK ENVIRONMENT This job operates in a manufacturing environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. R.A. Miller Industries, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.