Painter Helper

USNR is a global leader in the forest products equipment industry manufacturing and automation systems to produce lumber, plywood, finger-jointed components, and engineered wood products. Pushing the limits of technology has made USNR the premier producer of forest products equipment in the world. 

USNR offers a safe and rewarding work environment with opportunities and challenges that help employees grow professionally. Home to a dynamic team of people from a wide range of backgrounds, USNR provides everyone with the means to achieve their full potential. It’s the key to our success and why we encourage individual effort and teamwork. 

We are actively seeking a Painter’s Helper to join our team of talented people to help continue our tradition of innovation and market leadership. This position works out of our facility in Jacksonville, FL. Come and grow with us 

Painter’s Helpers prepare fabricated and purchased components for painting to produce equipment according to customer and engineering specifications. 

How you will make a positive impact: 

• Examines surfaces to be sure parts are ready to be painted. 

• Prepares surfaces for painting by scraping, using grinder, wiping down with paint thinner etc. 

• Operates paint shop machinery and equipment including, but not limited to, overhead cranes, forklifts, and spray guns.  

• Properly selects and utilizes rigging equipment to perform overhead lifts safely. Training and certification will be provided. 

• Wears respiratory protection as required according to appropriate Federal, State, Local, and Company regulations.  Pulmonary function, respirator fit testing, training and certification will be provided. 

• Reads job specifications to determine paint mixtures and material requirements. 

• Mixes paint and other materials to prepare the right color or texture. 

• Reads Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for materials to determine appropriate levels of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to handle paint and related materials. 

• Handles and transports hazardous waste. Training and certification will be provided. 

• Performs related duties as assigned by supervision. 

The value you bring: 

Competencies 

• Follow all shop safety policies and practices. 

• Ability to read a tape measure. 

• Work well in a team environment. 

• Aptitude in using appropriate tools (grinders, brushes, etc.) 

• Attention to detail. 

Work Environment 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to high noise levels in the work environment and does require hearing protection. This position is highly safety sensitive as heavy components are being lifted and moved with cranes and forklifts daily.  The employee will also be asked to occasionally move equipment outside and will therefore be subjected sometimes to poor weather conditions. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift or move items over 50 pounds with a weight limit of 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  The employee has to be physically able as determined by a physician or other licensed health care professional using OSHA’s medical questionnaire or an equivalent method to wear a respirator.  
 
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work 

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for day-shift, 40 hours per week.  Overtime hours as needed.  Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. 

Travel 

No travel is expected for this position. 

Required Education and Experience 

• High school diploma or GED diploma, or three to six months’ painting experience, or trade schooling, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

USNR is pleased to offer the following benefits to our full-time employees:   

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available to employees and their dependents on the 1st of the month following date of hire 

• Optional flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) 

• Company-paid basic life and short-term disability insurance with employee-paid options for additional life insurance and long-term disability 

• 401k with employer matching available 

• Up to 96 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued per year with no waiting period to use accrued time 

• 8 paid scheduled holidays and 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year 

• Up to $300 per year in Wellness Activity Reimbursement   

• Up to $5,250 per year tuition reimbursement for continuing education 

• Annual reimbursement for safety boots and safety glasses based on the nature of the job 

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, and activities. It is intended to provide a summary of the position’s general scope and function within the company. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

USNR and its affiliates offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth. We take pride in and value diversity in our workforce, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. 

Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. 

USNR participates in E-Verify and will only employ individuals who are verified as legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, currently or in the future. 

To learn more about our company, and the products and services we provide, please visit www.usnr.com. 

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