Painter - Powder 1st Shift - Center Mfg

Our growing company is seeking to hire a Painter (Powder). As an employee at MEC, you will be responsible using the paint tools to paint surfaces, parts and products for our customers. A painter will use a variety of techniques to ensure all parts are sprayed and coated to our customer specifications.

A role like this comes with some important responsibilities, some of those responsibilities include:

• Set up and operate machines that paint or coat products.
• Paint components according to customer specifications.
• Loads and moves materials to work area.
• Performs daily, weekly and preventative maintenance on the powder system, per work instructions.
• Adjusts and operates the powder equipment to meet production and quality standards.
• Troubleshoots the powder system and quality problems.
• Performs inventory transactions, per work instructions.
• Maintains a clean work area and works as a team member of the paint department. 
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Why Work for MEC?

We don’t want to brag, but we are honored to be the largest fabricator in the nation for 13 years in a row. In fact, you can find MEC on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MEC). This would not be possible without the hard work and dedication from our 2,500 plus team members.  We’re also proud to be a company that is highly involved and actively supports the communities in which our facilities are located. 

Founded in 1945, MEC is a manufacturer that provides a broad range of Prototyping, Metal Fabrication, Tube Bending, Machining, Welding, Coating, and Value-Added Assembly services to a variety of markets including Commercial Vehicle, Power Sports & Recreational Vehicles, Agriculture, Construction & Forestry, Military, Mining, Automotive, and Power Generation companies. We continue to have an aggressive growth plan, operating 19 manufacturing facilities that are strategically located near its customers in eight states.

What Does It Take to Be a Fit for This Role?

• Having manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.
• Have the ability to stand for 8-9 hours each day.
• Ability to understand work orders and follow instructions.
• Ability to understand and follow at MEC safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to bend, stand and lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.