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Painter II
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A Painter applies paint to walls of houses or buildings, including interior and exterior walls. Prepares wall surfaces before painting. May specialize in painting industrial structures.
$47,503 / year median in Iowa
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Painter II Dover Corp United States, Iowa, Keosauqua Sep 09, 2026
Job Title:
Painter II FLSA Status:
Hourly /
Non-Exempt Department:
Operations Supervisor:
Production Supervisor Shift:
3rd What we are looking for: Paint is responsible for prepping, cleaning, and checking the quality of parts before and after parts travel through the paint line. What you'll be responsible for: Prep parts for powder coating or wet painting by cleaning with lacquer thinner and rags
Hang prepped parts on the paint line
Apply powder coat to bare metal
Removed painted parts from the paint line and match parts with the correct documentation
Identify poor quality parts
Identify maintenance needed on equipment and tooling
Work at different workstations as production needs require
Maintain the work area in a clean, safe, and orderly manner
Use proper safety equipment and apparel required for each operation on individual's product line or work cell
Perform other duties as assigned To be a great fit for the role: Team oriented
- values the synergy of a team and operates as a team player
Effectively collaborates, engages others in discussion and is hands-on in problem solving
A fast learner able to quickly come up to speed on business processes to manage and serve the needs of the organization
A passion for getting things right
Can-do attitude, committed to finding solutions
Demonstrated proficiency with written and verbal communication and/or instruction
Physical Demands:
Occasionally
- Pushing/Pulling, Keyboarding, Pinching, Visual Acuity (Near/Far), and Lift/Carry up to 50lbs
Frequently - Walking, Reaching, Gripping, and Lift/Carry up to 25lbs
Constantly - Standing and Lift/Carry up to 10lbs
- Occasionally
- Occurs up to 1/3 of the time
- Frequently
- Occurs 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
- Constantly
- Occurs 2/3 or more of the time