Painter / Grinder

Job Summary 

The Painter/ Grinder Technician is responsible for finishing operations, including painting, grinding, and sanding, on welded and machined assemblies with a focus on quality.

Essential Job Functions

• Grinding of welds per drawing, shop orders, and welder’s instructions using various grinding tools to break or smooth sharp edges of finished assemblies
• Operation of power tools, including large electric and air-powered grinders and large belt grinders
• Basic inspection of welded and machined parts & assemblies to ensure quality workmanship
• Apply primer and/or paint processes as needed per shop orders and specifications, including the handling, use, storage, and disposal of volatile, flammable, and combustible materials. (Paint, Primer, Cleaning solvents (MEK & Acetone)
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized grinding workstation, paint booth, and paint prep area
• Use proper PPE as noted in the employee handbook and as required based on the task
• Notify the responsible welder or supervisor of defects seen during the course of work
• Report the exact time spent at each work center on the corresponding shop order
• Maintain shop order paperwork and turn it into the shop supervisor when work is complete
• Keep tools used with stainless steel and aluminum separate from those used on mild steel, keeping them free of contamination
• Passivation of completed stainless steel assemblies using the Citric Acid passivator
• Clean assemblies of excess galvanizing and repair galvanizing as needed
• Operate the forklift as needed to transport materials and parts
• Prepare the surface for further finishing
• Other grinding, sanding, or polishing duties as required

Requirements

• Ability to work with minimal supervision on assigned tasks.
• Must have a strong focus on safety and quality.
• Ability to use basic measuring & inspection tools such as measuring tapes, squares, calipers, go / no go gauges & radius gauges.
• Organizational, problem-solving, and follow-through skills.
• Basic ability to read mechanical (CAD) drawings.
• Good mechanical aptitude.

Education and Experience

• Completion of high school or equivalent
• English communication ability, both verbal and written
• One year or more of shop experience using multiple grinding and finishing tools
• Basic industrial painting experience a plus

Physical Requirements

• Required to wear PPE as needed
• Close visual acuity with or without corrective lenses
• This job is classified as “Safety Sensitive.”

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