Job Location : Waukesha,WI, USA
The Painter is responsible for sanding, cleaning, masking, and painting transformer units and fabricated components which require final finishing. All units must be painted before final inspection. The individual must produce an eye-pleasing, durable, painted finished product. In this function, you will: Be responsible for the proper preparation of all surfaces to be sprayed; this includes bare metal areas and the proper sanding, feather edging of previously painted surfaces. Check the Bills of Material for correct color and specified mil thickness. Adjust and periodically check all pump pressures, heater temperatures, air and fluid pressures to maintain the best possible spraying application condition. Change filters and maintain cleanliness of spray booth associates floor areas on a scheduled basis. Use crane to move units into spray boot and use crane to store repainted units in staging area for inspection. Cross train and perform duties in other work areas of the team. High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution. Minimum of six (6) months previous spray-painting experience. Minimum of six (6) months previous manufacturing experience. Previous working knowledge of industrial airless and/or air pressure painting. Ability to lift up to 50 LBS; bend, twist, grab, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, use both hands to lift and lower materials, and perform all other essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations. LI-SK1 We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-###-#### to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number. We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.