Job Description
2nd Shift Paint Helper - Manufacturer - Colorado Springs, CO
This is a 2nd shift position only. Candidates must be willing to work 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM, Monday through Friday. Compensation for this position is $16.00 - $18.00 + $2.00 shift differential.
Job Summary: The Painter Helper assists the Industrial Painter with finish-coat painting in accordance with special specifications on work where high-grade finish is essential. Includes use of lacquers, enamels, and/or powder coat painting. Assists in mixing of paints to achieve special effects in shades for our Gas Price Signs.
Job Responsibilities:
- Selecting and mixing coating paints to desired color and prepare spraying equipment such as cleaning or adjusting spray guns.
- Preparing metals for painting and coating with sanding, grinding, hand tools and power tools as needed
- Self-starter with the willingness to take direction from area lead and Production Painter and follow that direction when not working under direct supervision
- Assist in reading and interpreting technical documents such as paint mixing procedures, and maintaining sprayer equipment as required
- Have the ability and desire to become efficient with painting techniques, meet company productivity rates, maintain mil thickness, and learn all aspects of job as required.
- Cleaning spraying equipment with solvent or other recommended cleaning solutions daily.
- Maintaining the paint mix room, paint booth and all equipment while following the company safety policies.
- Maintaining proper respirator care and operation and using the breathing air supply system when spraying epoxy paints
Qualifications:
- Minimum 0-1 Year Industrial or Auto Body Paint Experience
- Minimum 0-1 Year Use of Paint Sprayer and all Appropriate Equipment
- Minimum 0-1 Year Prepping and Preparing Metals for Finish Coats and Painting
- Experience Reading Blueprints and Painting Diagrams and Specific Documents a plus
- Exceptional communication and customer service skills
- Strong work ethic
- 1 - 2 years experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Goodwill Staffing has extensive experience representing the healthcare, hospitality, construction, manufacturing and retail industries, among others, in addition to a wide range of general labor jobs. We also offer one of the most innovative and successful temp-to-hire conversion programs in the business.