Industrial Painter

Harris Fabrication is looking for experienced Industrial Painters to join our team!

We are always looking to hire talented, driven, hardworking individuals who possess a great attitude. Our workplace is unique to our field: we always have and always will treat you as a person worthy of respect and understanding, and not as a number responsible for churning out parts with little recognition. Our employees keep our business running, and we take care of them. If you are willing to work hard, go the extra mile, treat others with dignity, laugh and have fun doing your job, be part of a team culture, hold yourself accountable for what you do, and produce quality craftsmanship--there is a place for you at Harris Fabrication.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Qualified candidates will be responsible for applying finishes to various metal fabrications per print or blueprint specs provided. These coatings vary based on the needs of each customer, although we frequently use paint and powder coat applications. Any experience you may have with chemical safety and environmental procedure is a major plus. Sand blasting and finishing experience with different types of metal is also helpful.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Responsible for mixing paints, matching colors, preparing surfaces, and applying paint to these surfaces.
• May perform touch-ups or coordinate large painting projects.
• Strong background in powder coating and industrial painting.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Grinds, files, or sands surfaces of metal items using hand tools, power tools, and knowledge of metal finishing techniques.
• Examines and feels surface of metal to detect defects, such as dents, scratches, or breaks in welds.
• Smooths surface of item to specified finish, using hand tools and powered tools.
• May polish metal surface, using powered polishing wheel or belt.
• Use materials to clean and etch stainless steel to provided specifics.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently without daily supervision.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the metal fabrication industry.
• Able to manage multitask work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with people in course of work.
• Willingness to work additional hours in order to meet job requirements.

To apply: Apply online at www.harrisfab.com/careers or feel free to come into our facility, fill out an application, and meet our team. We are located at 2520 N Kansas Avenue, Topeka, KS 66617.

WE OFFER COMPETITIVE PAY, HEALTH & DENTAL, PAID TIME OFF, & DISABILITY/LIFE INSURANCE OPTIONS!

At Harris Fabrication, you are family. We encourage long-term employment, upward mobility and career advancement, cross-training, on-the-job training, entry level applicants, and more. If you work hard for us, we will work hard for you.

Visit us online at www.harrisfab.com! Grow with us!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime

Experience:

• Painting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person