Based in beautiful Upper Michigan in the town of Iron River, Trident Maritime Systems - Heavy Equipment Group offers excellent compensation, flexible working hours, a family-oriented culture and a generous benefits package. Trident is a growing manufacturer and a leader in the marine, defense, and mining industries for over 160 years. Work where you play and apply to join our winning team!
JOB TITLE: Painter
PLANT/DEPARTMENT: Iron River DIRECTED BY: Team Leader/Advisor
IMPORTANT WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Team leaders, production control, and quality assurance
DIRECTS:None
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:
Meets and demonstrates safety in the workplace. Demonstrates safety in the workplace. Operates spray painting and blasting equipment to apply protective coatings to structural materials. Consistently maintains high quality and meets or exceeds routed hours. Demonstrate the ability to meet routed hours with acceptable quality.
MAJOR DUTIES:
Must be able to apply most epoxy/enamel coatings.
Operate blaster safely to production schedule and perform most general maintenance.
Prep parts according to shop order/blueprint by taping and cleaning designated surfaces with minimal assistance.
Developing the understanding of different types of paints and materials to be applied and how to mix.
Maintains acceptable standard of quality measured by defects.
Functions as team player with co-workers and mentors’ others.
Basic blueprints skills.
Ability to rebuild spray guns/paint pots and airless spray machine with assistance.
Must obtain SSPC paint and blast certifications.
Must properly utilize paint, environmental, and waste stream data sheets.
Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE PREFERRED/SPECIAL NOTES:
One to three years in industrial manufacturing paint background.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 60 pounds
Long periods of standing
Equal Opportunity Employer of Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities/Affirmative Action Employer.
We comply with Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.
