Industrial Equipment Painter

Old Dominion Brush Company (ODB) is accepting applications to fill the position of Industrial Equipment Painter in the Painting department in Richmond, Virginia.

Our Parent Company is Alamo Group.Position Summary : Under minimal to moderate supervision, sprays surfaces of machines, manufactured products or working area with protective material such as paint, enamel, glaze, or lacquer using spray gun.

Loads and moves materials to work area, fills containers with prescribed quantities of paint and thinners. Cleans and prepares surface of articles to be painted, using solvent, sandpaper, and scraper.

Why ODB?The ODB (Old Dominion Brush) Company has been manufacturing municipal products since 1910. ODB has been in the street sweeper and debris collection equipment business for over 113 years with the knowledge and experience that is second to none.

Using our 200,000 square foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and high volume purchasing, ODB offers the highest quality leaf and debris collection systems, street sweeper brushes, brooms, and replacement parts at competitive prices.

ODB offers competitive pay and a wide range of employee benefits including : Military-Friendly Employer V3 CertifiedMedical, Dental, and Vision Coverage401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a Company MatchProfit SharingPaid Vacation, Sick Leave, and HolidaysCompany Paid Short and Long-Term Disability ProgramsWellness ProgramsEmployee Assistance ProgramsTraining and Development ProgramsEmployee Tuition Reimbursement and Dependent Scholarship ProgramsLocated 3 blocks from Bus StopAnd much more!Safety, Innovation, Respect in the Workplace, and DEI are priorities!If interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply directly to the ODB job site here .

Essential Functions of the Job : Cleans grease and dirt from product, using materials such as lacquer thinner, soap and water or phosphatizing machine.

Applies masking tape over parts and areas that are not to be coated. Fills cavities and dents with putty to attain a smooth surface.

Fills containers with prescribed quantities of paint and thinners.Operates spray gun, according to knowledge of painting technique, to direct spray primer or finish coat (multiple colors) to work surface.

Responsible for keeping paint area clean including equipment.Sands primer or putty fillers with an air sander to obtain a smooth finish.

May operate forklift or other material handling equipment to transport parts to designated areas.Responsible for movement of material or product and ensure documentation of standard inventory control processes or procedures.

Responsible for inspecting painted product to reduce scrap.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s) : Ability to work alone and as part of a team.

Ability to work with chemicals and solvent.Ability to operate a sander, forklift, spray paint machines and high-pressure air hose.

Ability to use HVLP gravity spray gun.Knowledge of single-stage auto paint.Ability to work from verbal as well as written instructions.

Ability to wear a pressure demand respirator and other required PPE.Ability to distinguish colors; color acuity required.

Education and Experience : 2-8 years’ painting experience in manufacturing paint booth or paint enclosure environment or in a transportation body repair / paint facility.

High School or GED equivalent preferred; Trade School Certificate helpful.Working Conditions : The following activities are required up to 100% of a typical workday : Stand and walk on concrete surfaceHear, smellLift, pull and push up to 35 pounds without assistanceWork around fumes or airborne particlesWork around toxic or caustic chemicalsThe following activities are required up to 75% of a typical workday : Use hands or fingers to handle or feelReach with hands and armsStoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlMove over rough / uneven groundBalance on high / narrow places 6 feetThe following activities are required up to 25% of a typical workday : Climb up to 6 feet highWork in / under cramped placesTalkLift, pull and push 36 to 100 pounds with assistanceWork in wet or humid conditionsPosition has the following vision requirements : Ability to distinguish colors and shades of colorWork is performed in a loud manufacturing environment that is not-climate controlled including the enclosed painting booth.

Notes : Machinery used includes forklift, paint spray gun, RF scannerThe above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification.

It is not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees so classified.

Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).