Muncie, IN•100% OnsiteDuration and hire type: Contract-to-Hire (CTH)
Overview:
Sterling Engineering/Staffing is seeking an Industrial Painter for one of our clients in the locomotive manufacturing industry. Sterling has a long history of delivering top talent to clients nationwide, working primarily with Fortune 1000 corporations.
Shifts:
1st
Shift:
Monday•Thursday, 6:00 AM•4:30
PMWeekend Shift:
Friday•Sunday, 6:00 AM•6:00 PM3rd
Shift:
Monday•Thursday, 7:30 PM•6:00
AMHourly Rate:
$22/hr
Benefits:
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Multiple Medical Plan Options, Dental & Vision Plans, 401(k), and Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) PlanJob Description Perform all painting, surface preparation, masking, touch-ups, and decal application on locomotives. Maintain painting equipment and booths, and assist with preparing locomotives for shipment. This role requires experience with industrial painting systems and coatings, as well as the ability to read schematics, use hand/power tools, and work safely in a manufacturing environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Move locomotives in and out of paint boothsPower wash units and inspect for leaksSand, grind, mud, and glaze dents or defects; perform touch-upsMask surfaces and apply stencils and decalsOperate and maintain spray guns, paint mixers, pumps, and other painting equipmentMaintain cleanliness and functionality of paint booths and paint kitchenAssist with packaging locomotives for shipmentFollow safety procedures and company policies consistentlyAccurately measure, calculate, and convert units as needed for painting applications
Education and Training:
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum 1 year of pressure spray painting experience, preferably on heavy equipment or industrial paintingKnowledge of industrial paint systems including bulk, pressured, syphon, HVLP, and conventional sprayFamiliarity with coatings such as polyurethane and CARCAbility to read blueprints, schematics, and other visual aidsComfortable using hand and power tools, and performing basic mechanical tasksBasic PC skills for data entryStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detailAbility to follow safety procedures and manufacturing protocolsCapable of equipment setup, maintenance, disassembly, and assemblyQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
