Painter

Snelling Charlotte

Painter

Charlotte, NC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Position Summary:

    The Painter is responsible for preparing, painting, and finishing motors, parts, and related components

    in a manufacturing environment. This role performs surface preparation, applies coatings in accordance

    with work instructions and customer or MIL-SPEC requirements, and supports kitting, packaging, and

    crating activities as needed to meet production and shipping schedules.

    Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, masking, grinding, and completing other required

    preparation tasks.

    • Mix and apply primers, paints, and protective coatings in accordance with work instructions,

    customer requirements, and applicable MIL-SPEC standards.

    • Spray paint motors, components, fabricated parts, and assemblies while maintaining required

    coverage, thickness, and finish quality.

    • Read and follow job travelers, paint schedules, technical data sheets, and applicable specifications.

    • Inspect completed work and perform touch-up or rework as needed to meet quality standards.

    • Clean and maintain spray equipment, paint tools, and the assigned work area.

    • Handle paints, solvents, and other chemicals in accordance with safety and environmental

    requirements.

    • Complete required production, quality, and related documentation accurately and on time.

    • Assist with kitting, packaging, and crating of finished goods or components as needed.

    • Collaborate with production, quality, and shipping teams to meet schedule and customer

    requirements.

    • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Education and Experience

    • High school diploma or GED.

    • Previous industrial or manufacturing painting experience preferred.

    • Experience with paint preparation, masking, priming, spray application, and finishing.

    • Ability to read and follow work instructions, job travelers, and paint specifications.

    • Experience working with MIL-SPEC or other customer coating requirements preferred.

    • Ability to identify paint defects and maintain established quality standards.

    • Ability to safely use hand tools, paint equipment, and related shop tools.

    • Ability to support kitting, packaging, and crating functions as needed.

    • Ability to work safely and effectively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment

    Physical Demands/Work Environment

    • Regular standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting throughout the shift.

    • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., and perform the physical requirements of the role, with or without

    reasonable accommodation.

    • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a respirator, gloves, eye

    protection, and other safety gear.

    • Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to paint fumes, chemicals, and

    industrial noise