Painter/Blaster

A Painter/Blaster at Salford Group performs tasks as related to the powder application, liquid painting, and blasting of parts ensuring that a quality product is being produced.

We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits and Pension Packages
• Career Advancement & Training Opportunities
• Shift Premiums
• Personal Protective Equipment Allowance

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks as related to the powder application, liquid painting, and blasting of parts, and ensuring that a quality product is being produced.
• Powder coating parts using powder guns while maintaining Salford quality standards
• Manually blast frames and parts evenly with the correct profile
• Experienced with mixing paints for liquid application
• Clean and maintain the powder room
• Apply touch-ups on the Assembly line and work with the liquid booth when required
• Perform maintenance on the powder, blast, or liquid booths as required
• Use and read the various types of powder thickness and gloss gauges accurately
• Clean and maintain painting and coating, ventilation, compressed air, blasting, and personal protective equipment
• Notify Supervisor of any damage to equipment or tooling
• Work safely and point out anything that may be unusual or unsafe to supervision.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Industrial painting experience in a manufacturing setting preferred
• Must be familiar with liquid paint techniques and have a good understanding of paint equipment
• knowledge and familiarity with basic hand-held and air tools
• Organizational and time management skills
• Maintain a good attendance record and comply with company rules and regulations
• Physically able to twist and bend frequently
• May have to travel between plants (Norwich and Salford)

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet the full requirements for this position.­

Why Salford

• Opportunities to grow your career
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities
• Social committees and sports teams
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts