Paint Operator - Beam Line, 2nd Shift

Job Description

Responsible for operating and overseeing the automated paint line and conventional over for the painting of structural steel beams. Ensures proper coating application, equipment functionality, and quality control throughout the painting and baking process.

• Operates automated paint line machines, ovens and baths and pumps 
• Calibrates high-voltage settings on electrostatic paint guns to maximize transfer efficiency and minimize overspray
• Sets and monitors conventional oven temperatures and bake times according to the specific technical data sheets (TDS) of the paint being used
• Knowledge and awareness of ATEX zoning limits (Zone 1 internal spray volumes, Zone 2 surrounding parameters) to prevent flammable gas or dust buildup
• Responsible for running the PH degreasing bath equipment 
• Monitors and maintains the chemical balance of liquid baths using bath controls, pH tablets, and titration products
• Conduct quality inspections using Elcometer instruments to test and verify paints, powders, and protective coatings meet required specifications
• Maintain cleanliness of paint areas, tools, and all equipment

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or GED; vocational training a plus.​​​​​​​

Experience:

• 1+ years industrial painting experience required
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical specifications and blueprints
• Ability to read tape measures, and do basic math, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions
• Detail oriented, good problem-solving and team player
• Physical stamina; frequently required to stand; walk; reach above shoulders, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; work in confined or enclosed spaces; work at elevated heights 

Additional Information

What do we offer you?

1. PTO, days paid sick leave, 11 US paid holidays
2. Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
3. Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
4. Company Paid Life Insurance
5. Company Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment
6. 401K with employer match, currently 4%
7. Partial Tuition Reimbursement after 12 months
8. Tobacco Free Campus

Quality, Safety, Health, Environment, Compliance

Every employee at stow contributes to a safe and compliant work environment. We set the example and motivate each other to work safely, efficiently, and in a qualitative way. stow’s standards, policies, instructions, and local legislations are there to guide our decisions.

EEO

stow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. stow prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, age, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.