Paint Preparation

Department: Facility Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: DeFuniak Springs, Florida

Compensation: $18.00 / hour

Description

Paint Preparation

$18.00 / Hourly

Workplace Type: Onsite

Schedule: Mon - Thurs; 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM 
 
Who We Are

With over fifty years of experience in the transformer services industry, Emerald Transformer is the premier solution for electrical equipment. Emerald provides a wide range of transformer services including remanufactured transformer stock, repairs, decommission, field technical services, parts, PCB disposal and recycling. Our national network of factories and service centers are strategically located to serve our broad and diverse customer base.

Emerald is committed to extending the life cycle of our customers’ equipment and protecting their capital investment. We partner with our customers to exceed their expectations by delivering valuable solutions. Emerald strives to have the lowest repair failure rate in the industry. We ensure the proper handling of any type of hazardous material in compliance with all federal and state environmental regulations.

Why work at Emerald?

When Emerald Transformer hires someone, we aren’t just bringing a new employee on board.  We take our time to make sure we’re surrounding ourselves with those who share our core values and our devotion to quality, dependability, and environmental consciousness. We wouldn’t be where we are today without our Emerald team, and we’re thankful for each person who’s chosen to be a part of our journey as a company.

At Emerald Transformer, our employees are our lifeblood. They are the foundation of our business, so we provide employee benefits they can count on.

• Benefits: Your choice of three different medical insurance programs in addition to, life, vision, and dental insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, and a competitive 401K match incentive and vesting timeline. Our a-la-carte structure allows you to pick the best package for your needs.
• A 2nd Chance: Here at Emerald, we believe in second chances. That is why we accept and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal and local laws.  We are committed to 2nd chance hiring! Only by working together can we create a better future.
• Supplemental Insurance: In addition to our standard plans, we offer tele-medicine, long-term and short-term disability coverage as well as legal services.
• Paid Weekly: All hourly team members are paid weekly!
• Paid Time Off: Emerald Transformer employees receive vacation and sick pay annually.
• Career Pathing: We are growing and promote from within.

We’ve surrounded ourselves with a passionate team, determined to reach that same goal. We’ve been in business for over 50 years, and every day, we’re looking for new and more innovative ways to provide better service to our customers and grow our business.

Job Summary

The Paint Preparation position is responsible for preparing power distribution equipment for painting through proper surface preparation techniques. This role supports production quality by ensuring units are correctly sanded, ground, blasted, taped, and masked prior to painting. The position requires adherence to safety, quality, and production standards while working collaboratively within the paint and production teams. Flexibility to support production demands, including overtime, is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare transformer units for painting through sanding, grinding, and occasional blasting.
• Apply tape and masking to ensure proper paint coverage and prevent bare or exposed areas.
• Transport and stage units for surface preparation and painting operations.
• Assist with labeling and final preparation of units as required.
• Maintain quality standards to support a reject rate of less than 1.5%, including proper sanding and masking techniques.
• Operate and maintain sanding, grinding, and other shop equipment within the assigned workstation.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work area in accordance with company safety standards.
• Work closely with other associates in a team-oriented production environment.
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material-handling equipment as needed.
• Work overtime as required to meet production workload demands and operational goals.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by Lead, Supervisor, or Management.

Requirements

Education / Certifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• Previous manufacturing or industrial experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Honest, trustworthy, reliable, and hardworking.
• Basic arithmetic skills.
• Ability to use hand tools, sanding and grinding equipment, and basic shop tools.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail and meet quality standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and properly use required personal protective equipment. 
• Ability to perform physical work, including lifting, standing, walking, bending, and repetitive motion in an industrial environment.
• Physical ability to perform medium work, exerting up to 50lbs of force occasionally and/or in excess of 20lbs force frequently.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerald Transformer is an equal opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability (including pregnancy), uniform service, veteran status, marital status, medical condition including genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.