2nd Shift - Painter

2nd Shift Painter | Dodge Center, MN McNeilus Steel, Inc. is currently accepting applications for a new team member to join our company on our Paint line. Evening schedule is Monday-Thursday 4pm-2:30am, with OT as needed, with the shift concluding when all work is completed. A Painter is responsible for the safe operation of all painting equipment. A Painter will apply coats of paint, enamel, or lacquer to protect interior or exterior surfaces of fabricated metal parts. A Painter may be required to lift and carry objects weighing 25-75 pounds. Standing or walking comprises 90-95% of the workday while frequently stooping, kneeling, crawling or crouching in awkward positions to reach all angles of objects being painted. A Painter will spend time in and out of a well-ventilated paint booth with all proper PPE provided. Shifts will generally be eight (day shift) or ten (night shift) hours, though longer shifts may be common. Duties/ Responsibilities Reads work order or receive instructions from Supervisor regarding painting Prepares surfaces for painting by smoothing the metal Washes surfaces prior to painting with various cleaning agents Selects premixed paints, or mixes required portions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint that matches specified colors Covers surfaces that are to remain unpainted with masking tape and paper to protect during painting Paints surfaces with electrostatic spray gun Applies paint with cloth, brush, sponge, or fingers to cover difficult to reach places Examines finished parts to ensure conformance to specifications Learn, understand, and comply with OSHA requirements, company safety rules, and health policies at all times, working according to good safety practices as posted, instructed, and discussed Use all safety devices, equipment, and PPE as directed and provided for protection Performs other duties as instructed and assigned

Qualifications Good mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure; using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals Knowledge of steel products and paint products Ability to troubleshoot, work well independently and as a team High School diploma or equivalent Must be able to read, write and communicate in fluent English

Benefits offered for this job Starting pay: $19.50 per hour + $1 shift differential Medical Dental Life Insurance Vision Vacation Holidays Sick Leave Tuition Assistance 401K Uniform Allowance Flexible Benefit Account