Mixer, Paint

About the Role

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects.

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets. Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit an objective, fair and professional attitude that exemplifies the principles outlined in The MAGNA Employee’s Charter to maintain a positive and productive workplace.
• Follow Decostar policies and display conduct expected of Decostar employees as described in the employee handbook.
• Ensure company policies and business objectives are followed in the daily supervision of operations.
• Exhibit teamwork and leadership skills and actively participate in team activities in a positive working environment.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills in a work environment striving for continuous improvement.
• Support all customer quality standards as well as the standards of Decostar.
• Perform daily cross-functional job assignments as required and per department-established procedures and work instructions.
• Ensure a spirit of respect, cooperation, ethical conduct, and fair dealing in all operations between internal, external customers, and suppliers.
• Direct and follow Decostar Industries health and safety policies and procedures to provide a safe and healthful workplace.
• Exemplify the Charter principle for a safe and healthful workplace by correcting unsafe behaviors and reducing the possibility of employee injury due to hazardous conditions.
• Respond proactively to any Decostar employee’s health and safety concern or suggestion.
• Immediately report any accidents, incidents, or near misses to the Safety Department and complete required Accident Reporting Forms within 24 hours.
• Complete all required safety-related inspections.
• Do not install or make changes to any equipment or machinery that may jeopardize health and safety.
• Ensure all employees under your guidance have received all required training to perform their job safely.
• Manage all resources involved with paint mixing operations to achieve zero downtime and minimal waste directly associated with the paint line.
• Maintain daily operating costs at a minimum by eliminating air or liquid leaks.
• Maintain daily paint line scheduling coordination, preparation, and loading.
• Coordinate with the paint supplier for receiving and/or unloading of paint materials.
• Conduct paint and solvent tank inventory and record results at the beginning of the first shift and the end of the last shift after scheduled painting occurs.
• Complete hazardous waste and trash disposal on each shift, ensuring all full and properly labeled hazardous waste containers are removed from the mix room.

Requirements

• High School education.
• Efficient in math skills relating to reduction ratios required for proper paint preparation, paint mixing, and monitoring formula stability in paint vessels.
• Sufficient skills with general computer software operation and computer interface screens to verify systems operations, paint schedules, paint vessel fill levels, and documentation of paint consumption and inventory reporting.
• Good hand-eye coordination for the use of viscosity cups and stop watches to determine paint viscosity.
• Able to properly interpret daily paint schedule requirements and match the proper paints to ensure all requirements are prepared well in advance to avoid production interruptions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform work while sitting for up to eight (8) hours continuously.
• Ability to stand, walk, or climb stairs for a minimum of eight (8) hours continuously.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds infrequently.
• Good vision at a close distance as well as color acuity.
• Capability of performing a full range of repetitive motion for up to eight (8) hours a day.

Training

You will receive ongoing training to perform your job concurrent with Decostar business operations. Training areas will include safety, quality, continuous improvement, and other job-specific training determined to be essential.