Industrial Painter

KSB is a leading supplier of pumps, valves and related service. Our reliable, high-efficiency products are used in applications wherever fluids need to be transported or shut off, covering everything from building services,industry and water transport to waste water treatment, power plant processes and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal, Germany, the company has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing organisations and manufacturing facilities. Around the globe, more than 190 service centres and around 3,500 service specialists are on hand to provide local inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair services under the KSB SupremeServ brand. Innovative technology that is the fruit of KSB’s research and development activities forms the basis for the company’s success.

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At KSB, we recognise that it is people who actually make the difference – the people we employ and the people we serve. This is why we are committed to equal rights and treatment worldwide and never lose sight of the aspects ecology and sustainability when manufacturing our products.

Industrial Painter
KSB GIW, Inc.

Department: Machine Shop / Paint Department
Reports to: Paint Supervisor
Location: Grovetown, Georgia
Shift: 12 hours (6th shift)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

OVERVIEW:

The Industrial Painter is responsible for surface preparation, coating application, and preservation of industrial components and pumps in accordance with company standards, customer specifications, and manufacturer requirements. This role ensures high-quality finishes, supports safe operations, maintains paint equipment, and contributes to an efficient and organized paint shop environment. The position may also support process improvement and assist with training other employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promotes safety and housekeeping as the top priority at all times.
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures, guidelines, and management initiatives.
• Performs industrial surface preparation including cleaning, degreasing, masking, sanding, and solvent wiping.
• Prepares parts for coating using appropriate methods to meet coating and inspection requirements.
• Applies industrial coatings using spray equipment (airless, conventional, or other methods) according to specifications.
• Paints and preserves parts and pumps to company standards, customer specifications, and manufacturer requirements.
• Reads and follows work instructions, coating procedures, and job specifications.
• Measures and verifies coating thickness and quality as required.
• Completes required documentation, including customer paint inspection reports.
• Safely lifts, handles, rigs, and rotates materials and castings weighing up to 40,000 lbs.
• Operates forklifts and cranes in accordance with safety requirements.
• Performs routine care and maintenance of paint equipment, including spray guns, Graco pumps, CPR wash systems, and related tools.
• Troubleshoots basic paint defects and works to prevent rework (runs, fisheyes, holidays, poor adhesion, etc.).
• Works with supervisors, suppliers, and team members to support improvements in coatings, processes, and materials.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Assists with training other employees on paint processes and safety practices.
• Coordinates with other departments to support workflow and production schedules.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience:
  • Experience in industrial painting, coatings application, or manufacturing environment preferred
  • Experience with industrial spray equipment (airless, plural component, or similar) strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of surface prep, coatings, and quality standards is a plus
  • Forklift and crane experience preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Frequently:

• Standing, walking, bending, squatting, stooping
• Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 75 lbs

Occasionally:

• Overhead work
• Climbing ladders or stairs
• Operating forklifts
• Operating cranes

KSB Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. KSB makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. 

We value employees who take the initiative and are committed to our company; Employees who take responsibility and for whom business success is the focus of their actions. In return, we offer fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions, flexible working time models, individual training opportunities and the best career prospects.