Job Title: Painter

Location: Carterville, IL, 62918

Duration: 3 Months (Potential Extension)

Shift Timing: 7 am - 3:30 pm (OT is available)

Description:

Position Summary:

• Under supervision and direction from Painter II or Lead: Prep, sandblast, and apply protective and/or decorative paint finishes to prepared surfaces on a variety of products to meet specifications.
• Formulate, test, mix and apply liquid coatings to meet specifications.
• Responsibilities:
• Preparation of surfaces for painting includes sanding, cleaning off contaminants, and tapping areas not to be painted.
• Reads and understands paint specifications and product data sheets for a variety of paint manufacturers.
• Select and properly mix paint for project according to specifications.
• Keeps work area, paint equipment, and tools clean, orderly and in good working condition.
• Contributes to division results and performance.
• Take care of internal and external customer needs and expectations.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-3 years' experience
• I must be familiar with conventional and painting techniques specific to manufacturing needs.
• I must be able to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, charts and schematics.
• Must be dependable and work effectively under pressure, often independently.
• Must be able to pass a yearly pulmonary function test.
• Preferred: Experience in manufacturing job shop environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit, stand, hear, and see on a constant basis.
• Must be able to walk, write, and type on a frequent basis.
• You must be able to lift and carry up to thirty pounds on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to fifty pounds on an occasional basis.
• I must be able to climb and descend stairs.
• Must be able to bend, carry, reach, push, and pull on an occasional basis.
• I must be able to communicate verbally and in writing.
• May work indoors and outdoors as needed.
• Exposure to heat up to 120 degrees and cold to 0 degrees.
• May work in areas where noise level is such that hearing protection is required.
• May be exposed to varying amounts of dust and dirt.
• Work surfaces may include concrete.
• Employees must be able to operate a computer and communicate via telephone.