Painter

Gorbel's Mission

Gorbel's mission is simple: We improve people's lives. That mission guides everything we do, from the products and service we provide to our outside customers to the work environment we foster for our employees. We are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse/distribution sectors. We're on the cutting edge of manufacturing and distribution; a thriving, growing company that is constantly seeking out new ways to innovate and elevate our products and our processes and we're looking for people like you to join us in that mission.

We're currently hiring for open positions in the US and Canada. We operate in Canada as Engineered Lifting Systems and Equipment (ELS)/DBA Gorbel Canada, and subsequent communication related to Canadian positions may show the ELS name. You may be contacted by phone by recruitment personnel based in either Canada or New York.

Job Title: Painter

The Painter prepares materials and produce high quality painting of components using automated and handheld equipment to meet Gorbel and customer specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Set up and maintain paint operating systems, portable spray systems, and associated equipment
• Troubleshoot and address equipment and paint process issues
• Produce high-quality painted components utilizing dry enamel or equivalent paint products using standard processes
• Inspect for workmanship prior to painting
• Correct and rework paint defects as needed
• Handle materials with forklifts and overhead cranes as needed
• Follow all company policies regarding the proper handling of paint and hazardous waste
• Manage inventory and other documents as required
• All other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or minimum two years of industrial painting experience preferred
• Must be able to pass truck and crane certification with training upon hire
• Computer knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and other computer programs
• Ability to participate in minor data entry
• Ability to use hand tools requiring dexterity
• Climb portable ladders
• Must be able to communicate effectively with factory supervision

Work Environment:

• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Able to stand (75%); walk (20%); stoop, kneel, or crouch (5%), as required.
• Able to climb a portable ladder
• Able to wear safety glasses and foot protection throughout the shift.
• Able to wear hearing protectors (earplugs) throughout the shift while working in an environment with moderate noise levels.

Gorbel is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Gorbel is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job-related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please get in touch with us at 585-924-6204.