Painter

Job Description

Experience the pride and passion that come with serving first responders every day. Find a career at Sutphen manufacturing our extreme-duty fire apparatus, your job will literally help save lives and property – every day.

Sutphen Corporation is the oldest continuously family-owned and operated fire truck manufacturer in the United States of America. With a mission to build the safest, most reliable fire trucks in the world, Sutphen has manufactured emergency fire apparatus for fire departments all over the country for more than 135 years.

JOB SUMMARY

Assist Painter with tasks. Assure all work is to company standards. Maintaining clean and neat work area. Clean shop as needed, which may include lawn care, snow removal, sweeping, etc. Report to Lead Man for daily tasks. Complete required paperwork accurately. Travel occasionally as needed as a representative of the Company.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES AND DUTIES:

Mask and/or tape off details and components.

Select proper colors and substances for the project.

Apply paint or other finishes using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment.

Conduct touch-ups and repairs as needed to maintain quality.

Properly maintain paint booth and replace filters and lights when necessary.

Properly clean, store, and maintain respirator and face masks.

Operate power tools and hand tools safely and effectively during the painting process.

Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.

Adhere to health and safety regulations and utilize appropriate PPE including paint suit, mask, and respirator.

Collaborate with coworkers to complete projects efficiently and on schedule.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Manufacturing environment; may be exposed to loud noises, changing temperatures, machinery with moving parts, and exotic materials.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform

each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the

knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Clean / valid driver’s license

LANGUAGE SKILLS

The ability to operate a forklift and lifting devices for movement of parts and cabs. (Will train in-house)

Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

Must be able to communicate in English (both written and oral) as it relates to the job.

Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and is able to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to read and use a tape measure.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time. The employee frequently is required to walk; stoop and bend; and work on overhead structures.

Work may involve lifting of materials and product up to 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The use of lifting devices and the “Buddy System” are available.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment that may include but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protectors, safety shoes, etc.

The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WHY WORK FOR SUTPHEN EAST!

Monday-Friday: NO WEEEKENDS REQUIRED.

7AM-3:30PM

Medical Dental Vision Benefits

Short Term and Long-Term Disability

Company Paid Life Insurance

HSA, FSA, 401K

112 hours of PTO in your first year!

8 Paid Holidays!

&much more!Company Description

Sutphen believes that creating a safe, productive and meaningful work environment, recognizing individual contributions, and providing open, direct and personal communication is key to our success, and we would like you to be part of this!

Full-time