Painter/Blaster

SUMMARY The Painter/Blaster is responsible for preparing parts for paint and final finish of stainless-steel parts. This position paints finished products to customer specifications and prepares product for assembly and/or shipping. This position is responsible for determining sequence of operations as well as preparing, operating, and maintaining equipment for operation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Set up and operate all blasting and polishing machines. Paint finished product to customer specifications. Sandblast metal parts to prepare for paint, glass-bead blasting of stainless-steel parts, and grinding and polishing of food grade items. Load and unload paint racks. Stage parts. Barcode scanning. Prepare, operate, and maintain equipment for operation. Regulate machines by setting and adjusting controls. Maintain specifications by closely monitoring operations, inspecting parts, and adjusting machinery and procedures as needed. Operate hand and power-assisted painting equipment, air powered nail guns, and power saws. Assist with packaging of product for shipment to customer. Cross train in shipping, crating, and receiving. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including special projects. Operate scanner and locate parts for job orders. Use automatic paint mixing system. Understand and follow mixing and painting instructions for custom paint job per customer request.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent Minimum 1-year industrial painting and blasting experience. Must pass a pulmonary function test (PFT). Must be fitted and able to wear a respirator. No facial hair allowed which would prevent a respirator from fitting and sealing.

Preferred:

2 years industrial painting and blasting experience.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Read and understand work orders. Identify and distinguish colors. English proficiency is required for safety and job training. Ability to read, understand, and follow directions and internal procedures and policies. Ability to cooperate, work, and communicate, both verbally and written, with co-workers, supervisors, and/or outside contacts.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical manufacturing environment with up to 100% of time spent on the production floor. May occasionally work in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 60 degrees. Noise level in the production environment may require use of hearing protection. Eye Production Required Respirator Protection Required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: Lifting, carrying, and/or moving up to 50 lbs.; occasionally 50 lbs. or over with assistance. Frequent standing up to 100%. Occasional squatting and sitting. Grasping, pushing, pulling, holding, carrying, and manipulation of grinding, polishing, and blasting tools. Ability to use hands to finger, grasp, handle, hold, feel or carry objects, tools, or controls. Rotating fingers, hands, or wrists. Ability to identify parts and tools, observe operation of equipment, and visually inspect completed parts.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires no travel.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties may differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties as assigned may be required. Magnum Systems reserves the right to modify this job description at any time. Magnum Systems is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Magnum Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made for employees with disabilities if requested. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person