Painter

Company: Arconic
Location: Visalia
Posted on: April 5, 2026

Job Description:

Description Arconic is currently in search of a Painter to join our Kawneer Team in Visalia. The painters are responsible to p re-treats and racks extrusions, tends machine equipped with compressed air spray nozzles that coat extrusions with paint. This position is on 1st shift. The starting hourly wage is $22.73 At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities, and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization. Responsibilities Responsibilities Adhere to all Kawneer rules and regulations. Able to read work order and follow oral and written instructions. Able to identify material by part number and product finish. Inspects extrusions for scratches, dents, cleanliness and quality before being painted Loads extrusion onto carts and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit. Moves controls to maintain temperature, flow and composition of pre-treatment chemicals in dip tanks. Dips extrusions in pre-treatment dip tanks using an overhead crane. Codes extrusions with identifying color tags or marks according to desired product finish and color Works with a partner to lift extrusions onto motorized hanging rack, applies load bar and clips. Stage extrusions on rack. Turns valves and observes gauges to set pressure and to control flow of paint to each spray station per work instructions. Inspects painted extrusions for runs, sags, and unpainted areas. Readjusts pressure valves to control direction and pattern of spray and to correct flaws in coating. Hand spray electrostatic paint on to extrusions to cover unpainted areas, must meet quality specifications. Mixes paint according to specifications with viscometer to regulate consistency according to changes in atmospheric conditions. Maintains record of paint issued and inventory of supplies on hand. Knowledge and ability to follow the MDR scrap process. Utilizes JDE program to issue sales orders, back flush order, verify material, etc. Follow all chemical MSDS procedures Perform various quality tests throughout the paint process. Cleans paint from ceiling and walls of booth, conveyor hooks or grid, and from disks, cones, spray heads, and hoses. Performs scheduled department preventative maintenance services on all equipment. other duties as assign Qualifications Qualifications High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. One to six months related paint work experience is preferred. Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets documents such as, operating and maintenance instructions, safety rules and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondents. Ability to effectively communicate with other employees and supervisors. Ability to count, to add, to subtract and to multiply simple numbers. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with and respond to minor problems in standard work situations. Ability to obtain a mobile equipment license, fork lift and electric pallet jack certification, overhead crane operator license, is preferred. Physical Demands Able to stand for long periods of time. Able to repetitively lift up to 40 pounds or 1/3 of your body weight. Able to work 12 hour days. Able to wear required PPE Able to bend and twist repetitively

Keywords: Arconic, Merced , Painter, Manufacturing , Visalia, California