Paint Preparation

• 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.

Job Summary

• 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.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Previous manufacturing or industrial experience preferred.

• 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