Industrial Painter - Day Shift - Manufacturers Rd

At Astec- Manufacturers Rd, formerly known as Roadtec, our mission is to design, build, and capitalize on the most innovative solutions and products for the industries and customers we serve globally. Our employees thrive in a safe and team-oriented work environment where they are empowered to make suggestions for operational and sustainability enhancements. With safety as our first core value, we take pride in developing talent and invest in training, protective equipment, and technology for continuous improvement. If you share our dedication to advancement and quality services, we'd love to have you join us!

Our Industrial Painters earn a starting salary of $21.20 per hour. The Industrial Painter will perform skilled work in preparing metal surfaces on heavy equipment for painting and in applying primers, polyurethane, and epoxy with spray guns in a fast-paced production environment. Responsible for mixing paints to match standard colors of products and to the proper consistency and viscosity for spraying. Perform finish-coat painting in accordance with special specifications on work where high-grade finish is essential. Our Day Shift hours are Monday-Friday 7:00am-5:30pm.

What You'll Do:

• Ensure that safe work practices are followed and adhered to.
• Check production schedule or shop request list and plan work tasks.
• Cleans, sands/grinds, and prepares equipment surfaces for painting.
• Applies primer and finish coats with attention to safety, quality and efficiency.
• Mix and match paint, cleans and maintains spray guns and other painting equipment.
• May work with unpleasant or toxic fumes and materials wearing protective and safety equipment.
• Painter spends a substantial portion of the work time spray painting.
• Wear a mask, fresh air breathing apparatus or other safety equipment as needed, when working with paint products emitting hazardous vapors.
• May occasionally be assigned to other duties for training purposes.

Why You'll Love Working for Us:

• Health, Dental, Vision- Day 1 Eligibility
• Life, and Spousal Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• PTO
• Employee Wellness Programs, Tuition Aid, and Employee Assistance

What We Need from You:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Preferably 2+ years’ experience with industrial painting and sandblasting
• Ability to paint, apply primers, polyurethane, and epoxy with spray guns
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret detailed drawings
• Proficient in promoting a safe and healthy work environment
• Ability to perform work in a heavy industrial setting involving congestion, with exposure to industrial fumes, smoke, dust, and noise.
• Notifies supervisor of product discrepancies or equipment malfunctions
• Perform work standing on concrete up to 12 hours a day.
• Must be able to work in various positions including squatting, bending, and reaching.
• Ability to push/pull/lift up to 60 lbs. (limit could vary depending on primary work assignment).
• Adheres to established company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations

ASTEC is a Drug Free Workplace, Affirmative Action, and Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

At ASTEC, we value diversity and strive to create a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We recognize that some highly qualified women may not apply for roles due to systemic barriers. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, and are committed to providing a fair and equitable hiring process for all candidates.

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