Painter- Industrial at Superior Metal Technologies – Indianapolis, Indiana

Superior Metal Technologies is a full-service aluminum metal finishing company, specializing in high-performance architectural coatings, including polyvinylidene fluoride PVDF (Kynar 500), eco-friendly acid etch anodize and caustic etch anodize. We've been an aluminum metal finishing leader since 1936. Our years of customer commitment and dedication coupled with industry knowledge have allowed us to become the finisher of choice for a wide range of industries across the country.

We are seeking a dedicated and self-motivated Painter (Industrial) with a strong focus on manufacturing and production to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the flow of materials within our facility, ensuring accuracy in inventory levels, and maintaining a high standard of safety and organization. This role is critical in supporting our production operations and will require a proactive approach to problem-solving and effective communication skills.

Duties & Responsibilities:

· Application of paint on product per specifications

· Color change, getting the correct paint for jobs

· Daily cleaning of equipment

· Minor adjustments of Air/KV when needed

· Air pattern adjustments

· Wet film build checks

· Clear understanding of exposed and non-exposed surfaces to be painted

· Visual inspection of quality of applied paint on surface, making minor adjustments as needed

· Troubleshooting issues

· Minor repairs of equipment

· Training of another Tech

· Clear coat application

· Capable of touch up with HVLP guns

· Viscosity checks

· Minor adjustments to viscosity when needed with solvents

· Filling out all paperwork requirements

· Set-up and operation of the topcoat automatics

· Relieving out other painters for breaks/lunches as needed

· Constant communication with paint group leader and paint line

· Periodic review of finish product to confirm the quality

Experience & Requirements:

• 1 year experience with electrostatic automatic and hand held (HVLP), paint line systems
• 1 year of painting experience while wearing respirator equipment
• Able to read and understand work orders and identify parts
• Follow all safety rules
• Excellent level of drive and dedication to attendance
• Able to switch colors as necessary and clean equipment appropriately
• Understanding of viscosity checks, and wet film build checks
• Understanding of exposed and non-exposed surfaces to be painted
• Ability to work with little supervision and instruction (self-starter)

Preferred:

• Able to switch colors as necessary and clean equipment appropriately
• Understanding of viscosity checks, and wet film build checks
• Understanding of exposed and non-exposed surfaces to be painted
• Ability to work with little supervision and instruction (self-starter)

• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to operate and inspect machinery and metal pieces
• Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-50lbs. Occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 lbs. to position metal objects to begin and finish treatment processes and/or prepare for shipping
• Frequently required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl to position self to move metal objects for treatment or packing.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus. Must be able to detect slight differences in various finishes.
• Communicate verbally with coworkers about safety, discrepancy, or variety of other work issues
• Tolerate working in an environment that may be hot or cold depending on the season and will expose you to loud sounds, dust, fumes and solvents.

Candidates must be 18 years or older, and willing and able to pass a drug and alcohol test at any given time.

Why Join Us? At Superior Metal Technologies, we value our team members and offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth. If you are passionate about material handling and inventory control and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit their resume and a brief cover letter detailing their relevant experience and motivation for joining Superior Metal Technologies. We look forward to hearing from you!

We offer a competitive wages and benefit package, professional grow and an excellent work environment.