Painter - Equipment at Ziegler Caterpillar

Ziegler CAT has an opening for a full-time Painter to work in our equipment shop. This position will be responsible for cleaning, detailing and painting equipment. The degree of painting would range from complete paint jobs to minor touch-up and decaling.

Responsibilities:

• Perform machine sanding; remove and install decals; perform some fiberglass work, body work; and minor assembly/disassembly work on heavy construction equipment.
• Must keep track of paint and paint supply inventory, and maintain stock levels as needed
• Respond to customer needs in a positive, supportive, and timely manner to ensure maximum value for work performed
• Maintains a clean and safe work area, adhere to all safety procedures
• Follows standard operating procedures
• Cleans and organizes equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned/required
• Maintains paperwork documentation of work performed (work orders) in a complete and timely manner on a daily/job basis
• Documents labor, addition of segments, assuring that work order can be closed and billed as communicated with the customer
• Positively interacts with manager and team members to satisfy customer needs
• Communicates effectively with customers, both internal and external

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED required
• 2+ years of relevant painting experience on similar equipment
• Willingness to learn painting procedures and work with current painter
• Respirator certified and able to pass respirator certification test annually
• Able to use electrostatic equipment, standard "quart" style guns, and all standard prepping equipment
• Personal attributes: attention to detail, efficiency, problem solving, planning and organization, team player
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to maintain safe and clean work environment
• This role is deemed safety-sensitive and will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement

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