Industrial Painter
palfingerCouncil Bluffs (IA)
About the role
Job Description:
For more than 90 years, PALFINGER has set benchmarks with innovative crane and lifting solutions worldwide. As a leading technology and mechanical engineering company, we transform customer needs into seamlessly integrated solutions while providing opportunities for our people to grow, collaborate, and push beyond limits. We foster an environment where we reach up, reach out, and reach beyond. Become part of our team and let's lift each other to create what's next. Reach Beyond at PALFINGER as a Painter responsible for preparing and applying durable, cosmetically appealing finishes to large truck bodies, assemblies, and components. In this role, you will mix paints and coatings, prepare surfaces, and operate spray equipment to meet production and quality requirements. You will read and follow safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals while working in an industrial manufacturing environment. This position is located in Council Bluffs, IA, and reports to the Production Supervisor.
Your Responsibilities:
- Mix paint and other coatings according to production requirements.
- Sand, prepare, and clean parts to ensure surfaces properly accept paint and coatings.
- Apply paint and coatings to assemblies and components using spray guns.
- Produce a cosmetically appealing paint finish on large truck bodies.
- Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals._____Your Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Previous industrial painting experience is a plus.
- Highly motivated self-starter who can perform repetitive work in an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work in a spray or paint booth and perform assigned duties while wearing a respirator.
- Ability to work a full shift in hot or cold conditions and meet the role's physical demands, including standing, walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, and periodically lifting 10 to 100 pounds or operating hoist equipment._____What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and performance rewards
- Comprehensive benefits package with flexible options
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth
- An environment of Respect, Integrity, Openness, Inclusion and Support
- We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
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