Painter Assistant 1

Ellis & Watts Global Industries Inc

Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

About us …

Ellis & Watts solve complex engineering challenges. We build components to survive demanding applications and we deliver robust performance in the harshest environments; Nuclear, medical, and military. We don't just work to the highest standards, we embody them. Ellis & Watts means mission-critical engineering; nuclear-grade safety, medical-grade quality, and military-grade durability.

The role …

The Painter Assistant will aid in ensuring surfaces are properly prepared for painting. This includes grinding, sanding, priming, and caulking surfaces. They will assist the Painter using spray painting equipment.

This position will require the Painter Assistant to wear a respirator and require a medical evaluation and respirator fit clearance for the ability to use a respirator.

If you would like to make a real difference as part of a winning team, then we want to hear from you! This is a 1st shift position located at our manufacturing facility in Batavia, OH.

You will…

• Prepare metal surfaces to be coated by sanding/abrading, and pre-cleaning to remove grease, dirt, rust, and other contaminants

• Determine what repairs need to be completed to applications before applying touch-ups or determine if the product needs to be repainted

• Assess the surfaces of the product by interpreting manufacturing processes, blueprints, and other applicable work instructions

• Efficiently mask off areas that are not required to be painted

• Tack off metal surfaces to ensure a clean, dirt-free surface.

• Spray wet coatings onto prepared surfaces using high volume/low pressure spray guns

• Utilize a mil thickness testing gauge to determine if appropriate amount of paint has been applied

• Perform pre-paint inspections for any flaws

• Perform post-paint inspections of the coated parts for runs, sags, and uncoated areas

• Perform all operator maintenance on paint booths and various types of spray equipment

• Follow both visual and written work instructions to complete assigned tasks within set time allotted

• Adhere to all quality and safety standards

You'll have …

• Preferably 6 months prior work experience painting a variety of surface types

• Basic understanding of technical paint equipment

• Basic measuring device knowledge

• Excellent dexterity and hand-eye coordination

• Strong attention to detail

Just so you know …

• We require pre-employment drug screening and a background check

• We require a medical evaluation and respirator fit clearance to determine if you can use a respirator

We offer …

• Competitive compensation and generous employee benefits.

• A casual work environment.

• Fun team celebrations throughout the year!

If this sounds like a good match and you want to learn more about this exciting role, please get in touch with us today!

Ellis & Watts is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer of women, minorities, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.