About Us:

BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers. For more information, visit bwpapersystems.com.

 

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

 

Job Description:

BW Papersystems is seeking an experienced Production Painter to join our team!

As the Production Painter, you will perform a normal range of metal preparation and painting operations on a wide variety of parts, weldments, subassemblies and assembled company products. In this role, you will work from process sheets, repair orders, specifications and instructions to operate various types of grinders and determine colors and areas to paint on machine surfaces.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret drawings, route sheets, specifications, and instructions for performing work. 
• Utilize surface filler materials to build up part surfaces, sandpaper to smooth.
• Operate various types of hand grinders; use wire brush, files, and sandpaper to remove scale and burrs.  Clean, grind, and prepare metal or painting operations; tape and mask unit to protect areas not to be painted.
• Set up and operate spray painting equipment to apply standard undercoat sealer and finishing coats of paint.  Add thinners as necessary to obtain proper paint viscosity.
• Make necessary adjustments and manipulate gun to control and obtain proper finish; exercise care to prevent lags, dry spray and dirt.
• Use both automatic and bench style power sand blasters to remove existing rust and slag; must have some knowledge of materials to eliminate distortion that may result from these processes.
• Operate portable and stand abrasive belt grinders, portable disc grinders and buffing wheels to snag, grind and polish parts. 
• Perform clean, prep and finish coating process utilizing coating tanks.
• Handle the disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements. Correctly label and date hazardous waste drums and transfer to authorized waste vendor.  Recognize spills/leaks and handle as trained and in accordance with company policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned

 

Basic Qualifications and Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years of applicable experience in working in an industrial painting role

The approximate pay range for this position is $22/HR - $30/HR. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position

 

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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.  If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.  We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.  Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. ​

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

 

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

 

Company:

BW Papersystems