Job Description

At Allied, we are driven by our Why: Bring Brands to Life. This guiding principle fuels our passion and commitment to helping brands develop identity and belonging in the community, create a great first impression for their business, and share their vision with the world.

Our Core Values:

Customer Focus: Delivering the best customer experience.
Heart: Caring deeply about our team members
Dedication: Completing what we’ve committed to every day
Improvement: Striving to improve how we complete our work
Stewardship: Utilizing time, money, and materials to eliminate waste
Accountability: Making decisions with confidence and owning consequences

If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact, driven by innovation, and thrive in a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued, join us at Allied Electric Sign & Awning as we embark on this exciting journey to Bring Brands to Life.

Position Overview

The Painter position is responsible for painting and finishing custom sign products, including sign cabinets, channel letters, structural components, and other fabricated signage. This position prepares surfaces, mixes and applies paints and coatings, matches colors, and produces durable, high-quality finishes that meet production specifications and customer requirements.

The Painter plays a critical role in the appearance, durability, and overall quality of Allied’s signage. This position works closely with fabrication, paint prep, installation, and project management teams to coordinate production, maintain schedules, and ensure finished products meet quality standards.

Primary ResponsibilitiesSurface Preparation

Prepare aluminum, steel, acrylic, PVC, and other sign materials for paint and finishing.
Sand, grind, clean, mask, and prime surfaces according to production specifications.
Inspect materials for defects and ensure proper preparation before paint application.

Paint Shop

Mixing paints, primers, and coatings according to manufacturer specifications.
Prepare materials and work areas for efficient paint operations.
Load and unload components from paint racks and drying areas.
Maintain color matching and quality control.
Maintain paint inventory and assist with material organization.

Quality Control

Inspect completed surfaces for defects, contamination, runs, scratches, or inconsistencies.
Perform touch-ups.
Verify finished products meet Allied quality standards and customer requirements.

Production

Read work orders, shop drawings, and production documents.
Prioritize workload to meet production deadlines.
Assist with the movement of signs and components throughout the facility.
Support fabrication and installation teams as needed.

Safety & Housekeeping

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Properly handle paints, solvents, chemicals, and hazardous materials.
Wear required PPE and follow OSHA and company safety procedures.
Participate in safety meetings and training programs.

Additional Responsibilities

Clean and maintain paint preparation tools and equipment.
Support the loading and unloading of delivery vehicles.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Qualifications

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work on feet for extended periods.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to read and follow work orders and production instructions.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

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