Production Painter

Wichita, KS

Syndeo Staffing is currently hiring for a (temp-to-hire) Production Painter for a local metal processing company. 

Schedule: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift available

Pay: $18/hour + based on experience

Job Description:

  • Read work orders and similar documentation to stage product for painting.
  • Prepare product for painting, including clean and masking the product.
  • Prepare paint for use in the booth and in the hand spray guns.
  • Use cleaning fluids to clean the machines and the work area.
  • Apply paint to various-sized parts, miscellaneous components, and equipment frames.
  • Operate paint booths.
  • Operate hand-held paint spray guns.
  • Observe paint results for quality.
  • Make decisions regarding the acceptability of results.
  • Troubleshoot when product appearance is less than desired.
  • Control temperature, operate and clean paint equipment, check and adjust paint viscosity.
  • Other duties include cleaning and maintenance of paint line, properly disposing of hazardous waste, and to service and check chemical levels in appropriate locations

Competencies: Level 1 –Paint Operator

  • Able to read and follow routine work processes and procedures.
  • Requires a moderate degree of mechanical, technical and/or analytic knowledge and experience.
  • May include requirements for concise arithmetic skills and ability to communicate in writing.
  • Some troubleshooting on product appearance requirement.
  • Ability to operate a paint gun
  • Ability to read and follow written instructions regarding paint mixing.
  • Ability to exchange information with co-workers. Take and give work instructions, schedules and reports of work completed.
  • Understand and adhere to safety guidelines while working near chemicals and paint line.  Always wear required personal protective equipment while performing work.  May require wearing a mask/respirator.

EOE