Job Information
Wastequip Painter in Lakeland, Florida
Description
Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. with manufacturing and service facilities throughout North America, Wastequip is the leading North American manufacturer of waste handling equipment. Wastequip is the only manufacturer to offer a full line of steel and plastic products to collect, handle and transport just about any type of waste and recyclables.
Wastequip is recruiting for an Industrial Painter to support the Lakeland, FL location. The ideal Candidate should be familiar with using an airless paint finishing system in a fast-paced production environment, where they will spray surfaces of machines, manufactured products, or working area with protective/decorative material such as paint, enamel, glaze, gel-coat, or lacquer.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Cleans grease and dirt from product
Applies masking tape over parts and areas that are not to be coated
Fills cavities and dents with putty to attain smooth surface
Selects and mixes coating liquid to produce desired color
Pours coating liquid into spray container and connects gun to air hose
Turns sprayer valves and nozzle to regulate width and pressure of spray
Pulls trigger and directs spray onto work surface to apply prime or finish coat
Coats areas inaccessible to hand sprayer with brush
Cleans spraying equipment and brushes with solvent
Heats and sprays wax onto products after they are tested
Removes rust from metal with acid, wire brush, or steel wool
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience
- Less than high school education/ or up to one-month related experience or training/ or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Company Benefits:
• 2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-UpMedical Plans• Prescription (Rx) Insurance• Health Savings Account (HSA)• 2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans• Vision Insurance• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)• Health Care FSA• Dependent Care FSA• Company Paid Base Life Insurance• Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance• Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance• Company Paid Disability Insurance▪ Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD)Insurance• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)• Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance• 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match• Voluntary Pet Insurance• Vacation and Personal/Sick Time• Paid Grandparent Leave• Paid Bonding Leave• Adoption Assistance• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
About Wastequip
Wastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry’s only All-in-One solutions provider – from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.
While we’re proud to be North America’s leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing – building a brighter future for all.