Industrial Painter, 2nd Shift
Composed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solutions, including industrial heaters and systems, heat tracing, and a range of component technologies.
At Chromalox, we build advanced thermal technologies for the world’s most challenging industrial heating applications.
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we got our start with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. It was this then-advanced thermal technology that launched an entire industry.
We excel in industries that have high expectations. We are acknowledged as experts at delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce operating costs.
Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!
The Role:
As the Painter, you will join our Process Solutions team and support by applying coats of paint and enamel on exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of products and/or equipment.
Your Responsibilities:
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Reads and follows verbal or written instructions, drawings, diagrams, work orders, blueprints, and customer specifications to determine painting requirements.
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Selects premixed paints and drying substances to prepare paint that matches specified colors.
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Paints surfaces, using a spray gun, pot gun, gravity feed gun or siphon gun.
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Measures paint thickness using a parametric tool
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Applies paint with cloth, brush, sponge, or fingers to create special effects.
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Washes surfaces prior to painting with mildew remover, using brush, aerosols, thinner or solvent.
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May use steam cleaner and or sand blast cleaning.
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Controls paint usage and inventory.
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Applies mid and topcoats according to manufacturer and job specifications meeting mil thickness requirements; selects premixed paints and drying substances to prepare paint that matches specified colors.
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Apply primers, base coats and sealers within required specs and mil thickness properly mixing multi-component systems per manufacturers specifications.
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Performs routine preventative maintenance on machines as scheduled and required for TPM.
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Works individually and as a team to develop and implement quality and efficiency improvements.
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Conducts tests and inspections of products, or processes to evaluate quality or performance; examines products or work to verify conformance to specifications.
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May be required to cross train and demonstrate competency on all essential job functions of the department working at different workstations as production needs require.
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Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships; training and teaching others.
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Maintenance of a clean and orderly work area free of excess materials.
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Support of and involvement in company, department, and/or safety policies, procedures, programs and activities
Requirements:
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High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred. One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with production processes, machines and/or tools.
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Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, proportions and decimals. Ability and understanding of various measuring devices in meeting drawing dimensions and specifications.
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Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, work orders, work instructions, diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
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Work requires continual attention to detail in follow through, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
At Chromalox, we are not just an employer but a champion of equal opportunities and inclusivity. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that adheres to the highest hiring standards and is free from discrimination and harassment.
Chromalox is an equal opportunity employer; our commitment extends to all aspects of employment, ensuring that no individual is mistreated or discriminated against based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.
