PMV Custom Finishes is a family-owned and operated residential and commercial painting company located in Portage, Mich. However, we are so much more than that! We are a team of professionals and skilled artisans that come together Monday through Friday to provide a high level painting experience for all our customers.
We acknowledge that work must be more fulfilling than what we do in our trade—painting walls, ceilings, trim, etc. My goal as the President of PMV Custom Finishes is to create a work environment where we celebrate each other's wins and also support each other during losses or other difficult times. We are not looking for more employees, we are looking for more team members!
When you take a position with PMV Custom Finishes, you are taking a step into a family that will come along side you and provide support and encouragement as you and your family navigate life. What exactly does that mean?
I hope you will consider a career in painting with our company!
Phil VanderLaan, Owner/President
PMV Custom Finishes - Wood Finishing division is growing! We are looking for someone to fill a hybrid role as a shop tech and a crew lead. The perfect candidate for this role will have experience with wood finishing (prep, paint, stain) as well as managing a production team.
At PMV Custom Finishes we lead with our values: Demonstrate Respect / Have Integrity / Be Resourceful / Cultivate Growth. The person who fits this special role in our Wood Finishing division lives these values too. We're looking for someone who can lead our talented technicians with care and compassion so that they can be successful. Someone who cares deeply about working hard to produce the best results possible and who is willing to do what it takes to help their team shine. Someone who loves a challenge, who gets excited to find new solutions to problems. Someone who loves learning, teaching, and being a part of something bigger than themselves.
Excited? Keep reading for a detailed description of this job - we can't wait to hear from you!
WOOD FINISHING TECH PORTION:
Bill 25 hours per week producing finished goods
Organize and maintain assigned area
Clear off work counters at end of each shift
Restock prep supplies every friday to maintain assigned min/max levels of supplies
Put away all manual and power tools to their proper storage location
Put away all liquid materials and ensure all lids are sealed tight
Empty solvent collection can and any other waste bucket
Maintain equipment inside assigned area:
Ensure all daily, and scheduled maintenance is completed on spray pumps
Yearly Repack
Daily flushing
Daily filter cleaning
Daily gun cleaning
Ensure spray booth is in good operation.
Report any issues (such as poor ventilation, odd sounds from motors/fans, lighting problems, and compressed air problems) to Crew Leader (in this case - Shop Operations Manager)
Spray various coatings as needed in spray booth:
Primers
Sealers
Top Coats
Stains
Toners
Glazes
Spray various types of projects:
Cabinetry Parts / Pcs
Lineal Goods
Furniture Pcs (indoor and outdoor)
Misc wood parts requiring a finish
CREW LEADER PORTION:
Meet daily with Shop Ops Manager
Update on production for day
Update on any anticipated delays in the production schedule
Request any inventory needs, products for current projects
Report any safety concerns
Meet daily with shop floor team:
Morning Huddle
Encourage hard work
Provide positive feedback to at least one employee on yesterday’s performance
Show work board for today’s shift - provide any needed SOP’s for today’s work
Afternoon Shut Down
Call time for shut down to begin
Supervise the teams completion of their assigned shut down duties
Lock up shop at end of shift
Training
Use everyday opportunities to teach skills to the floor team
Explain the why behind the how
Train team members to improve their competency in various skills in order to help elevate the employee’s level of pay and responsibility
Train team in the following skills:
spraying techniques
proper cleaning / shutdown procedures
preparing surfaces for primer and stain
proper masking of cabinetry / furniture / other items
Supervision
Supervise the team and encourage good work habits that will accelerate our production in the shop
Ensure that staff are maintaining cleanliness and order of their working spaces
Supervise the Quality Control process
Responsible to ensure parts are inspected properly prior to shipping
Evaluation of Skills
Provide evaluation feedback to Shop Ops Manager on individuals skill levels
Evaluate employees skills to assess competency
Provide areas needing improvement to Shop Ops Manager