painter manufacturing environment.

Preparation & Staging:Clean, wash, and prepare surfaces (e.g., metal, plastic, wood) by sanding, masking, taping, and wiping with solvents to ensure proper paint adhesion.Set up and organize parts on racks, hooks, or conveyors for the painting process.Verify parts are free of grease, dust, or contaminants before coating application.Coating Application:Operate and maintain specialized painting equipment, including conventional and airless spray guns, powder coat systems, or robotic painting arms.Apply paint, primer, lacquer, enamel, and other protective or decorative coatings according to job specifications, thickness requirements, and company standards.Regulate pressure and flow of paint and air to ensure consistent, even coverage and avoid runs, sags, or defects.Mix and thin paint materials to achieve the correct color, viscosity, and application consistency.Quality Control & Inspection:Visually inspect finished components for defects, poor coverage, runs, or blemishes, and perform touch-ups or rework as necessary.Measure film thickness (DFT) using gauges or calipers to ensure specifications are met.Maintain consistency in paint quality, color, and texture across all production batches.Maintenance & Safety:Clean and maintain painting booths, spray guns, hoses, and surrounding work areas to prevent cross-contamination.Properly store, handle, and dispose of paint materials, chemicals, and hazardous waste in accordance with safety guidelines.Adhere strictly to all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, including respirators, goggles, and protective suits.Troubleshoot and report any equipment malfunctions or process issues to the supervisor.

1-4 years

Technical & Equipment ExpertiseSpecialized Equipment Proficiency: Direct experience setting up, operating, and maintaining specific industrial painting equipment.Powder Coating: Experience with electrostatic application and curing processes.Airless/HVLP/Conventional Spray Systems: Advanced skill in fine-tuning settings for pressure, air, and fluid flow to achieve optimal, consistent finishes.Robotic/Automated Systems: Experience loading programs, monitoring operation, and troubleshooting automated painting processes (if applicable).Advanced Quality Control (QC):Proficiency with Film Thickness Gauges (e.g, wet film combs, dry film thickness meters) to ensure coatings meet precise specifications.Experience performing Adhesion Tests (e.g., cross-hatch) or other common coating performance checks.Material Handling: Certifications or demonstrated experience with forklifts, pallet jacks, or overhead cranes for safely moving large or heavy components to and from the paint booth/line.Rework and Repair: Proven ability to efficiently and seamlessly strip, sand, and re-paint defective parts with minimal material waste.

Experience: Proven experience as a Production Painter, Industrial Painter, or Finisher, ideally within a manufacturing or factory setting.Technical Proficiency:Expertise in operating and maintaining high-volume spray painting systems (e.g., wet paint, powder coat, or electrostatic application).Knowledge of surface preparation techniques and the characteristics of various industrial coatings (e.g., epoxy, polyurethane).Ability to read and understand technical specifications, work orders, and coating requirements.

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