Painter (Maintenance)

Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another – all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!

 

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a 1st shift- Painter in our Maintenance Department at our Longview facility manufacturing plant.This position is responsible for the scheduled painting of the interior and exterior of the building, guard rails and production equipment to make sure that all mentioned areas are in compliance with Carpenter Company Standards.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. 

Position Scope

Communicates daily with Maintenance Manager, other employees in the department and other management. Schedules and coordinates painting projects with production management to make sure that down time and that painting in high traffic areas are kept to minimum downtime are interference. Works in a normal manufacturing environment with exposure to temperature changes. This position works in confined spaces and is subject to work at extreme heights. Major challenge is the ability to apply paint as directed to a wide range of surfaces.   

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the scheduled painting of the interior and exterior of the building
• Responsible for the painting of guard rails and production equipment.
• Ability to work in a variety of temperature changes, confined spaces, and heights.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Have the knowledge of all types of paint, supplies, and equipment used for painting applications to all types of surfaces including guard rails, interior and exterior walls, floors surfaces, and machinery.
• Supervises contract painters, other contracts, and other in house painter helpers working on scheduled painting projects.
• Must be a certified forklift, genie boom, and scissor lift operator.
   Must have knowledge of the purchase order system and types of paint and equipment needed to finish a project.
• Perform basic carpentry work including building cabinets, production tables, book shelves, walls, hanging doors, mounting signs, and other items as directed by management.
• Makes sure that all equipment related to carpentry and painting are in good working order at all times to make sure that when needed it will not cause downtime in the production area.

Requisites

Education

Major duties and responsibilities of the job can be satisfactorily performed with a high school education or GED.

Experience

Must have six (6) months to one (1) year of experience as a painter (required)

Three (3) to five (5) years industrial experience is a (preferred)

Must be able to read a tape measure

Basic reading, writing, and math skills are required

 

Preferred Qualifications

Must be able to work flexible hours, overtime, holidays, weekends and call in with little notice.

Must pass forklift and pulmonary test. 

Non-Essential Functions

1. Picking up trash and other discarded items.
2. Other duties as assigned by management

Work Schedule

Monday- Friday

5:30 am-2:00 pm

Hourly Rate

$24.24-$25.51 

*Must be able to pass background check and drug test. 

Competencies 

1. Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
2. Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
3. Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
4. Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach to best fit situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
5. Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures