Job Description

Monday - Friday: 4:00 AM - 1:30PM

Saturday: 4:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Here are some of the great benefits that we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Company paid health and dental benefits
• Paid vacation
• 401K Plan with company match
• Opportunity for career stability and growth
• Tuition reimbursement program

Responsibilities

• Perform production duties such as manual lifting of metal pieces
• Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations.
• Read work orders, paint specifications, and production schedules.
• Verify part number, alloy, finish requirements, and color code before painting.
• Clean, degrease, and prepare aluminum surfaces for coating.
• Mask areas that must remain unpainted.
• Mix and reduce paint according to manufacturer specifications.
• Operate spray guns, pumps, and paint booth equipment.
• Apply primer and topcoat with proper coverage and appearance.
• Monitor flash-off and curing conditions.
• Measure coating thickness using approved gauges.
• Inspect for runs, sags, orange peel, fisheyes, dry spray, and other defects.
• Complete quality and production documentation.
• Maintain housekeeping and clean painting equipment after use.
• Inspect PPE before entering the paint area.
• Follow manufacturer mixing ratio.
• Use calibrated mixing containers.
• Stir thoroughly and strain paint before use.
• Label mixed material with time and batch information.
• Maintain proper gun distance and overlap.
• Apply light tack coat if required.
• Apply full wet coats evenly.
• Verify oven temperature and conveyor speed.
• Record inspection results.
• Report defects to the supervisor immediately.
• Flush spray equipment with approved solvent
• Return paint containers to designated storage.
• Dispose of waste according to environmental procedures.
• Clean booth and surrounding work area.
• Complete end-of-shift housekeeping checklist.
• Respirator approved for painting vapors and particulates.
• Safety glasses or chemical splash goggles.
• Face shield when mixing chemicals.
• Chemical-resistant gloves.
• Painting suits or protective clothing.
• Safety shoes with slip-resistant soles.
• Hearing protection when required.

Qualifications

• Education- High school diploma or GED preferred but not required
• 6 Months to one year of experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Accurately uses and understands measuring tape
• This position works in a manufacturing - heat intensive environment.
• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment in all weather conditions.
• Lift up to 25 lbs. regularly, up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 75 lbs. occasionally
• Bend, twist, climb, squat, kneel throughout shift Able to work in extreme heat or cold conditions.
• Ability to function successfully in a fast-paced, changing work environment.
• Must be able to handle both large pieces and small pieces of aluminum extrusions
• Use hands for simple and power grasping as well as push/pull and fine manipulation
• Work at and/or below shoulder level
• See fine detail in printed product along with checking for color accuracy
• Understand and follow basic verbal and written instructions
• Effectively communicate information and respond to questions from various levels within the organization
• Perform basic visual quality inspections on products
• Maintain the production pace of other team members
• Utilize power tools and various equipment as needed to perform duties
• Able to work weekends and OT
• Perform related duties as required by supervision
• Be willing to work in a manufacturing heat intensive environment.

The pay for this position is $24.72. If you are hired, your base salary will be determined based on factors such as geographic locations, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences and knowledge to our thriving business – enabling us to build on over 170 years of success in the metals industry. We offer countless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to make decisions on the job and be a part of driving positive change – within our organization and in the communities where we live and work. If you’re seeking a dynamic, supportive and welcoming workplace to make your mark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture and opportunities to make it happen. We’re stronger together.

At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and creating an environment that is open and welcoming for everyone.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization

Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.