Industrial Painter
Matthews, NC 28105
Carotek – Technician, Warehouse, Driver & Branch Roles /
Technician, Warehouse, Driver & Branch Roles /
On-site
Carotek, a SunSource company, provides process equipment solutions for the industrial, commercial and municipal markets in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia and Virginia. Carotek represents over 85 manufacturers as their process equipment distributor, representative, and repair center for pumps, blowers, heat exchangers, valves, instrumentation, IIoT, steam, hydronics and municipal products. www.carotek.com
SUMMARY
Sets up and operates a paint sprayer, blast cabinet and other equipment to apply industrial finishes on metals or products. Mixes, matches and applies paint to various surfaces, completing touchups and coordinating large painting projects.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
· Mixes, matches and applies paints such as epoxy, enamel, varnish, shellac, lacquers, thinners, solutions or rustproofing agents to surfaces according to specifications.
· Operates a blast cabinet, cleans, scrapes, sands, primes and/or seals surfaces prior to painting to ensure proper adherence.
· Tapes off areas when needed.
· Applies touchups or additional coats when needed.
· Checks paint mils. (thickness) throughout painting process to establish proper coatings.
· Paints by hand as required.
· Monitors drying to ensure desired results.
· Finishes coated surfaces by polishing with sandpaper, pumice, rouge, wax or other finishing materials.
· Secures paint booth when in use.
· Cleans up all equipment, including spray guns and/or brushes.
· Changes paint booth filters on a regular basis.
· Maintains materials, equipment and supplies in a condition that does not compromise safety.
· Operates overhead crane, forklift, lift trucks or hand trucks to move items to be painted.
· Operates a sandblasting cabinet.
· Maintains clean and organized work area ensuring aisles, doorways, fire extinguishers, electrical panels, etc. are clear from debris and equipment.
· Maintains inventory of painting supplies and requisitions materials as needed.
· Assists with the packaging of skids/equipment for shipping.
· Communicates with co-workers, management, customers and others in a professional and courteous manner.
· Conforms to all safety rules and uses appropriate safety equipment, including respirator.
Competencies
Technical knowledge of coatings.
Ability to accurately apply coatings by spray, brush or roller.
Attention to detail.
Thoroughness.
Time Management.
Communication Proficiency.
Work Environment
This job operates in an indoor shop environment where the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The temperature is usually moderate, however, the employee may occasionally be exposed to extreme cold and heat. This role routinely uses industrial painting equipment and occasionally uses forklift, ladder, hand and pneumatic tools.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to mix paint and solutions and manipulate the spray painter or other painting equipment. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear; stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally 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.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Occasional overtime work may be required as job duties demand. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Education and Experience
· High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
· Ability to read and write in English, follow verbal instructions and interpret documents such as safety rules and paint charts
Preferred Education and Experience
· Ability to properly apply paint to surfaces.
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We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. eeopost.pdf (dol.gov). WE PARTICIPATE IN E-VERIFY E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish (uscis.gov). If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact recruiting@sunsrce.com to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug testing, as allowed by law.
