Painter - 2nd shift - Nicholasville, KY

Donaldson is committed to solving the world's most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration an ...

Job description

Donaldson is committed to solving the world's most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

The Production Painter at our Nicholasville, KY location involves working collaboratively to powder coat sheet metal for Industrial and Mobile Solutions air filtration systems in an innovative, team-oriented environment. This is a 2nd shift onsite role, with hours Monday – Thursday 3 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Role Responsibilities:

• Operates and conducts equipment changeover of production equipment as defined in operator instructions for that particular piece of equipment and department
• Knowledge of and ability to process paperwork such as scrap report, move tickets, etc.
• Ability to read, understands, and utilizes route sheets
• Must be able to operate all paint related equipment
• Responsible for labeling of all drums and paint related material
• Complies with all DOT, HAZMAT and environmental policies and procedures
• Make sure all surfaces to be painted are properly prepared before painting
• Gather parts to group by colors and establish a flow of product through the painting process
• Be able to move large/awkward items in/out of the department using forklifts and cranes
• Successfully complete annual RCRA Hazardous Waste and DOT Hazardous Material Training

While this list is representative of essential job duties, it is not an all-inclusive list of duties required to perform this role. Other duties may be assigned in order to fulfill Donaldson's mission, vision and strategic plan objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Training required for hazardous waste and DOT procedures
• Operate spray paint application equipment and be quality conscious with attention to detail
• Make repairs to surfaces for recoating
• Move objects with heavy equipment (forklifts and cranes)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Perform a variety of tasks throughout the day in a fast-paced environment
• Reacts to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned
• Inventory counting and material identification

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).
• Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Key Words:

Paint application, detail-oriented, surface preparation, team- player, self-motivated

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