Industrial Painter en Landscape Structures

ABOUT AQUATIX BY LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES  

With more than 30 years of water experience, Aquatix is a leader in water feature and spray park design, fabrication and construction. Pioneering integrated recirculation systems, the company provides a sustainable solution that empowers hours of innovative activity without water consumption limits. Now we're entering a whole new dimension. By joining forces with leading playground equipment manufacturer Landscape Structures Inc., Aquatix will apply the ground-breaking design and innovation they are known for  to the creation of imaginative new water experiences.

You can now text "Jobs" to 763-296-1077 to learn more!  

POSITION SUMMARY

The essence of the Industrial Painter is to prepare and finish products by performing light bodywork and applying paint finishes using a HPLV on a variety of materials. This person is responsible for staging and curing painted products, inspecting refurbished materials, and ensuring precise, high-quality results that meet customer specifications.

VALUES

• Innovation 
• Commitment & Passion 
• Integrity 
• Team & Relationships 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares products by doing light bodywork, sanding, blocking, filing and priming
• Uses a HPLV paint guns to create qualify finishes in a wet paint environment
• Places products for painting on movable platforms
• Paints stand and custom equipment to meet customer’s expectations 
• Paints on a variety of materials (stainless steel, fiber glass, etc).
• Moves and stages painted products in drying room
• Keeps work area clean and organized
• Communicate ideas and issues in a timely manner
• Ensure high quality standards
• Work in a team orientated manner
• Inspect refurbished materials, assess conditions, and make recommendations for future improvements

ATTRIBUTES

• Able to prepare products for paint application using body filler
• Able to stand and prep all parts for extended times throughout shift
• Takes ownership and prides themselves in delivering a high-quality product
• Good working knowledge of metal preparation and finishing
• Able to sand and finish product before painting
• Able to coach others on sanding and prepping materials for paint

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years in industrial paint/wet paint environment, required
• Previous experience in industrial or auto body paint preparation, required
• Technical knowledge of paints and body fillers, preferred 
• High School Degree or GED required
• Basic computer knowledge
• Experienced with hand tools and sanding devices
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively. Able to assist team members in repetitively heavy lifting.

The target hourly range is $25.00 - $30.00, depending upon qualifications and experience. Expanded pay ranges may be available for growth and advancement opportunities. In addition to hourly pay, the compensation package also includes eligibility for profit-sharing and monthly bonus opportunity. Additionally, for eligible full-time employees, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits; paid time off and paid holidays; 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock ownership plan.

Landscape Structures is an equal opportunity employer.