Painter for Guitar Paint Shop at Warmoth Guitar Products

, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jul, 26

Salary

34.47

Posted On

14 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Spray gun usage, HVLP spray guns, Color matching, Painting, Sanding, Airbrushing, Quality control, Time management, Organizational skills, Attention to detail, Hand-eye coordination, Manual dexterity, Equipment maintenance, Production manufacturing

Industry

Music

Description

Description Painter for Guitar Paint Shop Entry Level! We will train you! Hours: Full-time Monday - Friday, 8:00am -- 4:30pm Compensation: Starting Wage $19.47, Wage Range $19.47 - $34.47/hour The starting wage for this position is $19.47/hour, with wage increases based on an experience-based wage schedule. What’s a wage schedule? It’s a clear pay plan that outlines how your position with the company can progress as you gain experience in the role. You’ll know your starting wage, how increases are determined, and the maximum rate for the position—no surprises about the process. Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Employee Assistant Program, Employee Discount Program, 401(k) with up to a 4% employer match, Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave Job Description We are seeking a detail-oriented individual to paint and finish wooden guitar bodies and necks. This role involves following standard operating procedures to select the appropriate materials, mix and match custom colors, and apply finishes using HVLP/HP spray guns. The painter will be responsible for correcting imperfections on parts such as bubbles, sand-throughs, and paint runs. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, working with speed and precision, and taking great pride in their work. Primary Job Duties/Responsibilities Include: Topcoat and basecoat guitar bodies and necks with urethane, color, gloss, and satin paints. Apply various paints and finishes to guitar parts including transparent, metallic, flake, burst, etc. Correct finish flaws such as pinholes, bubbles, sand-throughs, dings, and runs using methods such as airbrushing, priming, sanding, and recoating. Meet performance standards and productivity expectations for the position. Mix paints and match colors. Perform research and development with hands-on testing of new materials, tools, and processes. Maintenance and repair paint room equipment, filters, guns, etc. Maintain a clean and organized shop environment. Handle and store paint materials in compliance with company policy, state and federal regulations. Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent One year of relevant fast-paced production, and manufacturing experience preferred Experience painting in a spray booth preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: A basic knowledge of: spray gun usages and spray gun repair on HVLP guns, and high-pressure gun systems such as Iwata, Binks, Kremlin, Devilbiss, Sata, 3M preferred spray equipment, single component, and plural component preferred A general knowledge of: of a variety of electric sanders, other electric tools and hand tools Skills: Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent eye for quality of craftsmanship. Excellent time management. Able to: stand and occasionally walk for an 8-hour period bend, reach and twist upper and lower body move items up to 50 lbs. wear a tight-fitting respirator, which may require no facial hair to ensure a proper seal maintain hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity for an 8-hour period maintain good vision to include close vision and depth perception for an 8-hour period maintain high-quality output while meeting daily production expectations distinguish color hues in various lighting stay focused and alert while performing repetitive tasks work at a quick pace while maintaining superior quality standards Working Environment: This position does not supervise other positions but may assist with training other employees. This position is full-time, onsite, Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The work location for this position is manufacturing and may occasionally experience a loud, dusty, and/or wet environment, and paint and chemical fumes. This work area is not temperature controlled and may experience higher temperatures in the summer. This position will spend most of the day standing or walking and lifting or moving guitar parts to paint them. While this role is primarily independent, it requires regular collaboration with team members to maintain an efficient workflow through the department. Who We Are Warmoth Guitar Products, maker of the finest custom guitar and bass parts on the planet, is a family owned and operated business located in Puyallup on South Hill. Warmoth is the largest manufacturer of quality custom guitar and bass parts in the US for over 45 years. We love guitars and our customers love them too. Learn more about us at www.warmoth.com. For consideration, please respond with: Resume Include 2-3 references with at least 2 from work-related experiences Describe any qualities that you possess that are listed in the Requirements section and how they would benefit our company

Responsibilities

The painter is responsible for applying various finishes to guitar bodies and necks using HVLP/HP spray guns while maintaining high-quality standards. They must also perform color matching, correct finish imperfections, and maintain paint room equipment.