Painter Helper, PEC

About the Role

Panelmatic is seeking a dependable and motivated Painter Helper to support our painting and finishing operations. This position plays an important role in ensuring that our custom control panels and metal components meet Panelmatic's quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist painters with preparing metal surfaces for industrial coatings, including cleaning, sanding, scuffing, and removing dirt, grease, and other contaminants.
• Help mask equipment, panels, and components to protect areas that should not be painted.
• Assist with mixing, staging, and handling paints, primers, thinners, and other coating materials.
• Load, unload, move, and position parts and materials for painting and finishing operations.
• Support painters with setting up, cleaning, and maintaining spray guns, hoses, tools, and other painting equipment.
• Assist with applying primers, paints, sealers, and protective coatings.
• Help inspect finished products for visible defects, missed areas, and overall coating quality.
• Remove masking materials and assist with touch-ups and other finishing tasks.
• Maintain clean and organized painting areas, including proper storage of tools, supplies, and materials.
• Follow established safety procedures when handling paints, solvents, chemicals, and painting equipment.
• Wear required personal protective equipment, including respirators or other protective gear when necessary.
• Follow instructions, production schedules, and quality standards to help meet departmental deadlines.
• Assist with other fabrication, painting, and production duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in industrial painting, manufacturing, fabrication, or a similar environment preferred but not required.
• Willingness to learn industrial painting techniques, surface preparation, masking, and finishing processes.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and comply with safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to work independently when directed and collaboratively as part of a production team.
• Basic math skills and the ability to measure and handle materials accurately.
• Good communication skills and a dependable work ethic.
• Ability to use basic hand tools and learn to operate painting-related equipment.
• U.S. work authorization without sponsorship required.
• Ability to pass applicable pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check requirements.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 pounds or more as required by the job.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods.
• Ability to work in industrial environments that may include elevated temperatures, enclosed spaces, and heights above six feet, when required and with appropriate safety precautions.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment for extended periods.
• Alignment with Panelmatic's core values and commitment to safety, teamwork, and quality.