Industrial Painter

at Harper Industries, Inc in Harper, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Job Type Full-time Description

Position Title: Industrial Painter

Department: Paint
Reports to: Paint Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The Industrial Painter is responsible for applying primer, paint, and specialty coatings to parts and finished products while ensuring a high-quality finish that meets Harper Industries standards. This role is responsible for maintaining coating consistency, operating paint equipment safely and efficiently, and supporting departmental quality and production goals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

-  Apply primer, paint, and specialty coatings to parts and finished products

- Ensure proper coating thickness and finish quality standards are consistently achieved

- Apply GatorHyde and other protective coatings as required

- Inspect painted products for finish quality, consistency, and appearance

- Operate paint booth equipment safely and efficiently

- Clean, maintain, and properly store paint guns, spray equipment, and related tools

- Assist with routine paint booth maintenance, filter changes, and housekeeping activities

- Maintain paint kitchen responsibilities, including material handling and organization

- Follow all company safety procedures, policies, and quality standards

- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area

- Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, and Quality Control personnel

- Assist with movement and handling of materials and components as needed

- Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

- Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions

- Strong communication and organizational skills

- Ability to prioritize work and manage responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Previous industrial painting, powder coating, or manufacturing finishing experience preferred

- Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification

- Basic understanding of paint application equipment and finishing processes preferred

- Embodies organizational core values (authentic, driven, humble, trustworthy)

Physical Requirements:

- Ability to stand and walk for the majority of the workday

- Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, and reaching

- Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm motions throughout the shift

- Ability to lift and move 50 pounds regularly

- Ability to safely operate paint application equipment and related tools

- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment throughout the workday

Work Environment:

- Manufacturing environment with exposure to paint fumes, coatings, solvents, and industrial noise

- Frequent work within paint booth and paint preparation areas

- Regular interaction with Paint Department personnel and Quality Control team members

- Required PPE includes company-provided safety glasses and employee-provided steel-toed footwear; additional PPE as needed

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Employment with Harper Industries is contingent upon successfully passing:

- Pre-employment background check

- Pre-employment drug screening