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PAINTER I

Thompson Pump and Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Port Orange, FLJobNo compensation foundPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Port Orange, FL
Work Authorization
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Job overview

Thompson Pump and Manufacturing Co., Inc. is hiring a PAINTER I. The Painter I prepares and paints units for production at Thompson Pump & Manufacturing Co., Inc. in Port Orange. Responsibilities include determining proper color, washing, sanding, and preparing frames for painting, as well as cleaning, priming, and cutting-in frames. The role also involves checking the paint line for completed units and maintaining a clean and safe work area.

Key focus areas include Determine proper color for unit, Wash, sand and prepare frame for painting, and Clean, prime and cut-in frame.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma and Must Read Employee Handbook. Important skills include Basic Math Skills, Precision Measuring Devices, and Read And Understand Employee Handbook. Preferred (not required): Various Spray Painting Techniques.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Basic Math SkillsPrecision Measuring DevicesRead and Understand Employee HandbookVarious Spray Painting Techniques

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDTrade School Graduate1-2 Years Professional Painting Experience

Full job description

Summary : Prepare and paint units for production at Thompson Pump & Manufacturing Co., Inc. (TPM), Port Orange Headquarters.

  • Determine proper color for unit.

  • Wash, sand and prepare frame for painting.

  • Clean, prime and cut-in frame.

  • Check paint line for completed units from test facility for green ribbon, indicating that the unit has been tested and is ready for painting.

  • Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work area.

  • Responsible for maintaining proper attendance.

  • Send unit to New Production for final assembly.

  • Select appropriate coatings, paints, or sprays, or prepare them by mixing substances according to formulas, using automated paint mixing equipment.

  • Hold or position spray guns to direct spray onto articles.

  • Fill hoppers, reservoirs, troughs, or pans with material used to coat, paint, or spray, using conveyors or pails.

  • Start and stop operation of machines, using levers or buttons.

  • Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections, or by using viscometers.

  • Attach hoses or nozzles to machines, using wrenches and pliers, and make adjustments to obtain the proper dispersion of spray.

  • Turn dials, handwheels, valves, or switches to regulate conveyor speeds, machine temperature, air pressure and circulation, and the flow or spray of coatings or paints.

  • Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects or deviations from standards, and make adjustments as necessary.

  • Perform test runs to ensure that equipment is set up properly.

  • Clean machines, related equipment, and work areas, using water, solvents and other cleaning aids.

  • Examine, measure, weigh, or test sample products to ensure conformance to specifications

  • Thread or feed items or products through or around machine rollers and dryers.

  • Weigh or measure chemicals, coatings, or paints before adding them to machines.

  • Set up and operate machines to paint or coat products with such materials as silver and copper solution, rubber, paint, glaze, oil, or rustproofing materials.

  • Operate auxiliary machines or equipment used in coating or painting processes.

  • Remove materials, parts, or workpieces from painting or coating machines, using hand tools.

  • Record operational data on specified forms.

  • Prepare and apply stencils, computer-generated decals, or other decorative items to finished products.

  • Transfer completed items or products from machines to drying or storage areas, using handcarts, handtrucks, or cranes.

  • Start pumps to mix solutions and fill tanks.

  • Place items or products on feedracks, spindles, or reel strands to coat, paint, or spray them, using hands, hoists, or truck lifts.

  • Attach and align machine parts such as rollers, guides, brushes, and blades, using hand tools.

  • Paint small items and perform touch-up painting, using paint brushes

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or GED

  • Trade school graduate preferred

  • Basic math skills.

  • Proficient in the use of precision measuring devices.

  • Must be able to read and understand Thompson Pump & Manufacturing Co., Inc. Employee Handbook.

  • One to two years of professional painting preferred.

  • Various types of spray painting techniques.

  • Equal Opportunity Employer

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