Painter and Painter Helper

Full Time
La Vergne, TN 37086
Posted
Job description

Location: Wolfe Industrial, Inc. shop
Reporting Relationship: Reports to Shop Foreman
Supervises: No direct reports

Job Summary:
This person is expected to have a solid understanding of the process required to chemically prepare metal for painting, how to paint various materials, how to sandblast various types of metals, how to mix chemicals used during the painting process, and how to protect against storm water pollution. This person may also be responsible for delivering product to job sites and picking up materials as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Sandblasting materials as required in both the outside and inside bead blast rooms
  • Painting materials with both the HVLP sprayer and with paint brushes as required.
  • Apply chemicals to metals in order to chemically prepare them for use.
    • Example: Applying Oakite to stainless steel product
  • Change filters on paint booth as required
  • Use the forklift to transport materials as required
  • Move all waste paint and related materials to the storage area within 30 days of accumulation
  • Date all waste containers prior to moving into storage area
  • Document paint and thinner usage daily and monthly
  • Ensure all mandatory respirator maintenance is completed for respirators assigned to individuals in painting department.
  • Ensure that all documentation related to respirator maintenance is completed monthly
  • Complete hazardous waste inventory forms on a monthly basis for both the main collection area and the satellite location.

Other:

  • Remove waste sand blast media and trash from both bead blast rooms, place beads in drum, and place drums in storage area to await disposal
  • Spray down and clean the wash bay at the end of each shift.
  • Rotate pallets in storage area no less than every 30 days
  • Move all waste paint and related materials to the storage area within 30 days of accumulation
  • Date all waste containers prior to moving into storage area
  • General cleaning of back yard and painting area
  • Other duties as assigned by the Shop Foreman

Context Information:
Will be held solely accountable and responsible for all work performed on the job. All responsibilities will take place in a safe and well-lit environment, whether indoors or outdoors.

Supplementary Information- Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids (MTEWA) required for completion of function

The following items will be utilized by the PAINTER and PAINTER HELPER to successfully fulfill the requirements of this position:

  • Push Broom
  • Hand sprayer
  • Pressure washer
  • HVLP gun and pots
  • Forklift
  • General other light cleaning tools
  • Cleaning agents, chemicals
  • Company vehicle

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Valid driver’s license
  • Current DOT Health Card
  • High school diploma, or equivalent
  • The ability to read, write, and complete basic mathematic computations
  • The successful candidate must be able to work relatively independently and exercise judgment and discretion in prioritization of tasks.
  • The desire to learn and the eagerness to accept other tasks and learning opportunities as they present themselves

Benefits

Wolfe Industrial prides itself on leading the market regarding gross compensation offered to its employees. We offer a generous Safe Harbor 401k, vacation allowance, annual bonuses, medical, dental and vision insurance, a Health Savings Account to help offset medical expenses, both base and optional life insurance options, a pre-paid legal plan, and short and long-term disability insurance to those who average 30 hours per week.

These benefits are available on your thirty-first day of employment with Wolfe Industrial and following your Introductory period. The cost of medical and basic life insurance is shared between the Employee and Wolfe Industrial. The cost of Dental, Vision, AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, and Optional Life Insurance is paid for in full by each participating Employee based upon plan(s)/limits chosen. In order to help offset some of the costs related to Medical care, when offering a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), the Company will provide a Health Savings Account that allows for direct deposit of pre-tax payroll dollars into an account set up specifically for healthcare expenditures. This offers substantial savings since this account allows you to pay for medical expenses with tax-free dollars. Additionally, the money in your HSA rolls over every year to use as you see fit.

Wolfe is an equal opportunity employer.

We do not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. All employment related decisions are made without regard to the above listed items.

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