Painter I
Eskridge (Ramsey Industries)
Olathe, Kansas
Full-Time
$23.00 per hour
Position Summary
The Painter I is responsible for preparing, painting, and inspecting manufactured components and assemblies using industrial spray-painting equipment. This position ensures all products meet company and customer quality standards while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Set up and operate cone, disk, and nozzle-type industrial spray-painting equipment.
- Prepare surfaces for painting by removing grease, dirt, rust, scale, and other contaminants using appropriate cleaning methods, solvents, or washing equipment.
- Mix paint and coatings according to manufacturer specifications and customer color requirements.
- Apply paint and protective coatings to subassemblies and fully assembled products while maintaining quality and production standards.
- Inspect painted components for defects, including runs, sags, incomplete coverage, and finish quality, ensuring compliance with company and customer specifications.
- Perform required quality inspections and documentation.
- Maintain paint equipment to ensure proper operation and perform routine preventative maintenance.
- Maintain paint booths, including changing filters and cleaning overspray from walls, floors, and exhaust systems.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with company policies and OSHA safety requirements.
- Follow all safety procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Work effectively with supervisors, leads, and coworkers to meet production schedules and quality objectives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- One year of industrial painting experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Experience operating industrial spray-painting equipment is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to safely operate industrial spray-painting equipment and related tools.
- Working knowledge of paint preparation, mixing procedures, and coating application techniques.
- Basic knowledge of blueprint reading, including common symbols and terminology.
- Ability to use standard hand tools.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
- Effective verbal communication and teamwork skills.
- Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a positive work ethic.
- Ability to identify problems and assist in resolving them.
Computer Skills
- Basic computer skills with the ability to use web-based systems to enter, access, modify, and retrieve information.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and perform repetitive motions throughout the workday.
- Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, gloves, eye protection, and protective clothing.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to paint fumes, noise, and varying temperatures while following established safety procedures.
Benefits
Come in to fill out an application anytime between 8am & 1pm, Monday -Friday
- BONUS program up to $1000 per quarter!
- Company PAYS 1st $500/$1000 of MEDICAL BILLS!
- 401K with company MATCH & 100% vested from day 1!
- Company PAID life insurance (2x's your salary)!
- STD & LTD for less than $5 a paycheck (60% salary while off work)!
- 10 PAID holidays a year plus PTO!
- Benefits also include medical, Rx, dental, vision with super affordable premiums!
Why Join Eskridge?
At Eskridge, we take pride in manufacturing high-quality products while maintaining a safe, respectful, and collaborative workplace. We value employees who demonstrate integrity, dependability, and a commitment to excellence. If you are looking for an opportunity to build a long-term career with a company that invests in its employees, we encourage you to apply.
Pay: $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
