Paint Helper (Beaver Dam)

Join our state-of-the-art GEMA Paint System in Beaver Dam today!

About the role

The Paint Helper is primarily responsible for kitting, loading/unloading, and packaging parts for the paint line. This person may identify quality issues and notify the supervisor and/or resolve quality issues. Teamwork, housekeeping, and organizing are important for this role.

Schedule

This is a 1st shift position: hours are 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Some overtime may be required at times.

Responsibilities

• Confirm job order and material selections.
• Report any packaging shortages.
• Tape and mask parts as required for coating.
• Use correct hangers to hang parts correctly on the conveyor.
• Hang parts uniformly for cleaning and powder painting.
• Assist with assembly on the line as needed.
• Remove parts from racks after oven cure.
• Inspect coated parts for coating thickness using approved gauges.
• Keep paint hooks clean and in good working order; organize the area as needed.
• Responsible for filling out and managing all production and quality documentation as required.
• Rack fenders with material handler when unloading line.
• Follow instructions to package parts to avoid damage in proper containers and on proper racks.
• Follow all company rules, policies, and regulations.
• Report quality concerns to line leader, manager, or QC department.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards, using proper PPE and load weight limitations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Prefer knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, and application techniques common to the painting trade.
• Prefer experience painting on a moving line in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong basic math and computer skills.
• Prefer previous experience working within a powder coat department.
• Exposure to a Lean manufacturing environment.
• General understanding of Metric and Standard systems.
• High school degree, diploma, or a GED equivalent qualification from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated detail orientation, self-motivation skills, and ability to multi-task.

Job Expectations

Physical Activity

Activity N/A Occasionally Frequently Regularly Average lbs. Lift/Carry X 50 Push/Pull X 50 Reach Overhead X Climb X Squat/Bend/Kneel X Sit X Stand X Walk/Move About X

Occasional: 1-2 hrs/shift
Frequently: 2-5 hrs/shift
Regularly: 5-8 hrs/shift

Moderate to heavy physical effort required to perform the basic essentials of the job. Frequently required to bend and stoop. Specific vision abilities required: close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.