Industrial Painter

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JR 27578

KSB is a leading supplier of pumps, valves and related service. Our reliable, high-efficiency products are used in applications wherever fluids need to be transported or shut off, covering everything from building services,industry and water transport to waste water treatment, power plant processes and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal, Germany, the company has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing organisations and manufacturing facilities.

Around the globe, more than 190 service centres and around 3,500 service specialists are on hand to provide local inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair services under the KSB Supreme Serv brand. Innovative technology that is the fruit of KSB’s research and development activities forms the basis for the company’s success.
People. Passion. Performance. It is these three success factors that make KSB the company it is today.
At KSB, we recognise that it is people who actually make the difference – the people we employ and the people we serve. This is why we are committed to equal rights and treatment worldwide and never lose sight of the aspects ecology and sustainability when manufacturing our products.
** Industrial Painter
** KSB GIW, Inc.
** Department:
** Machine Shop / Paint Department  
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* Reports to:

** Paint Supervisor  
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* Location:

** Grovetown, Georgia  
** Shift:
** 12 hours (6th shift)  
** FLSA Status:
** Non-Exempt
** OVERVIEW:
** The Industrial Painter is responsible for surface preparation, coating application, and preservation of industrial components and pumps in accordance with company standards, customer specifications, and manufacturer requirements. This role ensures high-quality finishes, supports safe operations, maintains paint equipment, and contributes to an efficient and organized paint shop environment. The position may also support process improvement and assist with training other employees.
** RESPONSIBILITIES:
*** Promotes safety and housekeeping as the top priority at all times.
* Adheres to all company policies, procedures, guidelines, and management initiatives.
* Performs industrial surface preparation including cleaning, degreasing, masking, sanding, and solvent wiping.
* Prepares parts for coating using appropriate methods to meet coating and inspection requirements.
* Applies industrial coatings using spray equipment (airless, conventional, or other methods) according to specifications.
* Paints and preserves parts and pumps to company standards, customer specifications, and manufacturer requirements.
* Reads and follows work instructions, coating procedures, and job specifications.
* Measures and verifies coating thickness and quality as required.
* Completes required documentation, including customer paint inspection reports.
* Safely lifts, handles, rigs, and rotates materials and castings weighing up to 40,000 lbs.
* Operates forklifts and cranes in accordance with safety requirements.
* Performs routine care and maintenance of paint equipment, including spray guns, Graco pumps, CPR wash systems, and related tools.
* Troubleshoots basic paint defects and works to prevent rework (runs, fisheyes, holidays, poor adhesion, etc.).
* Works with supervisors, suppliers, and team members to support improvements in coatings, processes, and materials.
* Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area.
* Works independently with minimal supervision.
* Assists with training other employees on paint processes and safety practices.
* Coordinates with other departments to support workflow and production schedules.
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* QUALIFICATIONS:

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* Education:

** High School Diploma or GED required
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* Experience:

**  + Experience in industrial painting, coatings application, or manufacturing environment preferred  +

Experience with industrial spray equipment (airless, plural component, or similar) strongly preferred  + Knowledge of surface prep, coatings, and quality standards is a plus  + Forklift and crane experience preferred
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* PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

**** Frequently:
*** Standing, walking, bending, squatting,…