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Industrial Painter
Cleveland
, US $41,600/Year Direct Hire
On-Site
Industrial Painter
Cleveland, OH
$22/hr
This position prepares steel surfaces for Plastisol lining and spray painting of our corrosion test chambers and related equipment. The chambers are coated with Plastisol lining material, and the coating is “cured” utilizing an industrial oven. Once coated, primer and paint are applied utilizing a paint spray gun in a spray booth. The position involves a great deal of forklift maneuvering. It also requires respirator usage for certain tasks.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Cleveland, OH
$22/hr
This position prepares steel surfaces for Plastisol lining and spray painting of our corrosion test chambers and related equipment. The chambers are coated with Plastisol lining material, and the coating is “cured” utilizing an industrial oven. Once coated, primer and paint are applied utilizing a paint spray gun in a spray booth. The position involves a great deal of forklift maneuvering. It also requires respirator usage for certain tasks.
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze orders for accuracy and applicability.
- Inspect sandblasted steel structures for dents or areas needing additional preparation; repair or prep as required.
- Apply primer to prepare parts and structures for plastisol coating.
- Operate a forklift to hold and manipulate structures for coating.
- Apply plastisol to steel structures and use an industrial oven to bake the coating.
- Ensure complete, seamless, and even plastisol coating on all structures and parts, including chamber shell sides, edges, and troughs.
- Inspect coated steel structures for imperfections; repair or prep accordingly.
- Grind steel surfaces using hand-held grinders and tools to prepare for painting.
- Mix paint and hardeners correctly; apply primer and paint coats with a paint spray gun.
- Follow health and safety guidelines by wearing prescribed protective masks and/or breathing apparatus.
- Perform routine maintenance on machines, equipment, and facilities.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas.
- Document time and material usage for parts and equipment.
- Follow all company safety policies.
- Actively seek to improve operations, reduce turnaround times, streamline processes, and work collaboratively to ensure quality customer service.
Qualifications
- Experience with autobody work, metal surface preparation, spray booth painting, paint guns, and/or working with an industrial oven (preferred)
- Ability to learn job-related tasks through oral instruction and observation
- Proficient in safely operating a forklift
- Skilled in accurately reading measuring instruments (rulers, tapes, gauges, etc.)
- Strong mechanical background with ability to use basic hand and power tools
- Troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve operating errors
- Strong work ethic with consistent and punctual attendance for scheduled shifts
- Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills
- High school diploma or equivalent (required); additional technical training a plus
- 1–3 years of manufacturing experience (preferred)
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