Industrial Painter - Day Shift

Industrial Painter - Day Shift

ASTEC – Day Shift position.

Location:

Yankton, SD

ASTEC’s mission is to design, build, and capitalize on innovative solutions and products for the industries and customers we serve globally. Employees thrive in a safe, team‑oriented environment where they are empowered to make suggestions for operational and sustainability enhancements. Safety is our first core value, and we invest in training, protective equipment, and technology for continuous improvement.

This position is Sign‑On Bonus eligible.

• Operate hand, power, and air tools (grinders, wrenches, hammer, cutting torches, drills, punches, tape measure). Operate forklifts, overhead hoists, and cranes with rigging equipment.
• Use a computer mouse to open and close computer documents.
• Operate paint sprayer or other equipment to apply industrial paint on metals or products using air‑assisted airless spraying and electrostatic powder coat systems.
• Monitor work to ensure desired results.
• Ensure all materials are labeled accurately.
• Clean, shot blast, and prepare equipment surfaces for painting.
• Inspect all products to ensure they follow ASTEC’s guidelines.
• Accomplish all daily painting production requirements and complete assigned paint tasks efficiently.
• Ensure painting assignments are properly completed regarding quality assurance, using correct materials and equipment.
• Use paint spray and shot blast equipment in various positions and perform manual painting when needed.
• Follow safe work practices and adhere to safety procedures.
• Check production schedule or shop request list and plan work tasks.
• Apply primer and finish coats with attention to safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Mix and match paint to achieve correct finish.
• Clean and maintain spray guns, shot blasters, and other painting equipment.
• May work with unpleasant or toxic fumes; wear protective and safety equipment.
• Spend a substantial portion of work time spray painting.

• Health, Dental, Vision – Day 1 Eligibility
• Life and Spousal Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• PTO
• Employee Wellness Programs, Tuition Aid, and Employee Assistance

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Heavy industrial equipment painting experience preferred
• Detail‑oriented, good workmanship, following direction with little to no supervision
• Strong problem‑solving skills desired
• Ability to operate paint spray and shot blasting equipment, mixing equipment, booth equipment
• Capability to work from ladders, lifts, etc., to apply various paints and coatings
• Ability to select appropriate coatings, paints, or sprays and prepare them by mixing in correct ratios using automated paint mixing equipment
• Experience with scissors lift, forklift, and overhead crane preferred

ASTEC does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

At ASTEC, we value diversity and strive to create a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We recognize that some highly qualified women may not apply for roles due to systemic barriers. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, and are committed to providing a fair and equitable hiring process for all candidates.