Industrial Painters, Powder Coater, Sandblasters
Mason, Ohio, United States
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How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)
SPX Technologies is a team of passionate individuals who make an impact every day. As a Painter, Powder Coat, or Sandblaster, you play a critical role in producing high-quality industrial air movement equipment by preparing, coating, and finishing fabricated metal components. Your attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency help ensure every product meets customer expectations and SPX's high manufacturing standards.
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)
While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:
Safety & Compliance
- Follow all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and environmental procedures.
- Properly wear and maintain required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators when required.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area using 5S principles.
- Report equipment concerns, safety hazards, or maintenance needs promptly.
- Safely operate painting, blasting, and material handling equipment.
Surface Preparation & Painting
- Prepare metal components by cleaning, sanding, grinding, masking, and sandblasting surfaces prior to coating.
- Operate industrial spray painting and powder coating equipment to apply coatings evenly and efficiently.
- Mix paints and coatings according to specifications and manufacturer recommendations.
- Perform color changes and clean spray equipment between production runs.
- Load and unload components onto the overhead conveyor system while maintaining proper sequencing.
- Utilize grinders and hand tools to remove weld spatter, burrs, scratches, and surface imperfections.
Production & Quality
- Read work orders, production schedules, and manufacturing instructions to ensure correct materials, colors, and finishes are applied.
- Inspect finished components for coating thickness, coverage, adhesion, finish quality, and defects.
- Monitor coating equipment and identify process issues that could impact quality.
- Complete production documentation accurately and on time.
- Perform basic preventive maintenance on painting and blasting equipment.
- Meet daily production goals while maintaining quality standards.
Teamwork & Continuous Improvement
- Work collaboratively with production, welding, fabrication, and assembly teams.
- Support teammates and assist in other production areas as business needs require.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
- Demonstrate accountability through dependable attendance, punctuality, and a positive attitude.
- Take pride in producing quality products that exceed customer expectations.
What Success Looks Like
In this role, success means:
- Producing consistently high-quality painted and powder coated components.
- Meeting production schedules while maintaining excellent workmanship.
- Working safely every day with zero safety violations.
- Maintaining organized work areas and equipment.
- Supporting team goals through collaboration and flexibility.
- Demonstrating reliability through strong attendance and work ethic.
What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)
We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:
Required Experience
- One (1) year of manufacturing or industrial production experience.
- Experience with industrial painting, powder coating, sandblasting, or similar finishing processes.
- Ability to read work orders and production documentation.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to safely operate manufacturing equipment.
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience with:
- Industrial spray painting
- Powder coating systems
- Sandblasting equipment
- HVLP or conventional spray guns
- Overhead conveyor systems
- Hand and power tools including grinders and sanders
- Lean Manufacturing or 5S principles
Skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Mechanical aptitude
- Quality-focused mindset
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
Education & Certifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
Travel & Working Environment
The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.
- Frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, reach, climb, and perform repetitive motions throughout the workday.
- Lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds with assistance.
- Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to paint fumes, dust, noise, heat, and varying temperatures.
- Wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, steel-toed footwear, and respirators when required.
How we live our culture
Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.
What benefits do we offer?
We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:
- Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
- Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
- Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
- Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX
We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.
SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.