Painter

Who We Are

Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture we demonstrate agility we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture determine how we treat others and steer our business.

Work Shift

Hourly Wage Range

Job Summary

What Youll Do

1. Apply primer and topcoat to treated metal parts adjusting paints to meet Vermeers quality standards.

2. Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning degreasing mechanical scuffing and precise masking/plugging per print and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).

3. Operate and maintain paint-line equipment including booths spray guns pumps regulators and high-pressure washers; perform routine preventive maintenance (PM/Total Preventative Maintenance TPM) and safe changeovers.

4. Mix and adjust coatings to specification by following ratios by weight/volume checking viscosity (e.g. Zahn cup) accounting for temperature/humidity and managing pot life.

5. Measure and document coating quality using Wet Film Thickness (WFT) and Dry Film Thickness (DFT) gauges (magnetic/eddy current) apply visual standards repair defects and complete required quality records as applicable.

6. Inspect parts throughout the painting process repair paint defects and communicate issues quickly to support cross-shift and cell partners.

7. Perform tasks that require frequent standing reaching bending squatting and lifting; work in confined spaces as needed while following all Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) procedures.

What Were Looking For:

- Entry-level painting experience completion of a formal painting or coatings program (technical school apprenticeship or equivalent) preferred.

- Ability to successfully complete Vermeer Paint Training Program.

- Ability to learn and perform hands-on spray application using High Volume Low Pressure (HVLP) and/or electrostatic systems; set up and tune spray guns (nozzle/needle fan flow atomization) and troubleshoot common defects such as runs sags and orange peel.

- Readiness to measure and document coating quality using WFT and DFT gauges (e.g. magnetic/eddy current) apply visual standards repair defects and complete required records.

- Strong habits in surface preparation including cleaning/degreasing mechanical scuffing and precise masking/plugging per print and SOP to ensure adhesion and edge quality.

- Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting reaching bending and working in confined spaces while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Travel:

- No travel is expected for this position.

Essential Functions

Standing: Continuously

Sitting: Occasionally

Walking: Frequently

Hand Coordination: At least average/bilateral

Twisting: Occasionally (up to 2 minutes in position)

Bending - Trunk: Occasionally (up to 2 minutes in position)

Bending - Neck: Frequently (Up to 25 degrees flex and 45 degrees extension for up to 2 minutes in position)

Elevated Work/Reach: Frequently (up to 2 minutes in position)

Squatting/Kneeling: Occasionally (up to 2 minutes in position)

Climbing: Occasionally

Pulling: Rarely (up to 70 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)

Pushing: Rarely (up to 70 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)

RH Grip: Rarely (up to 70 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)

LH Grip: Rarely (up to 70 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)

RH Pinch: Rarely (up to 15 lbs) Occasionally (up to 10 lbs) Frequently (up to 5 lbs) Continuously (up to 2 lbs)

LH Pinch: Rarely (up to 15 lbs) Occasionally (up to 10 lbs) Frequently (up to 5 lbs) Continuously (up to 2 lbs)

Floor to Waist Lift: Rarely (up to 50 lbs) Occasionally (up to 20 lbs)

Horizontal Lift: (up to 50 lbs) Occasionally (up to 20 lbs) Frequently (up to 10 lbs) Continuously (up to 5 lbs)

Waist to Crown Lift: Rarely (up to 40 lbs) Frequently (up to 10 lbs)

Shoulder to Overhead Lift: Rarely (up to 20 lbs) Frequently (up to 10 lbs)

Work Location

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