Paint Line Operator - Day Shift

About the Role

This position is responsible for the application of paint products in accordance with customer specifications and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Apply paint products in accordance with customer and QMS specifications/requirements.
• Follow and understand standard work, training guides, procedures, and acceptance criteria to meet customer requirements.
• Use paint spray equipment, sanding equipment, and various hand tools.
• Maintain and clean spray guns and related equipment.
• Follow and understand build boards and Kanban system requirements.
• Report inconsistencies and/or defects in material, product, or equipment.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a collaborative manner with customers, suppliers, co-workers, and management.
• Help the company meet its Strategic, Quality, and Safety objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Core Expectations

• Customer Service: Demonstrate excellent customer service and display a positive attitude and behavior consistent with the Steffes Code of Conduct and Core Values.
• Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS): Perform work in compliance with EHS training and identified procedures/standard work. Report any EHS incident or concern to your supervisor immediately. Cooperate and contribute to the overall success of the EHS program.
• Quality: Participate in job-specific training. Complete work as indicated by standard work, processes, and/or procedures. If work can’t be completed as required, notify your supervisor immediately for guidance.
• Conduct: Demonstrate and support the Steffes Code of Conduct.
• Policies and Procedures: Demonstrate and support Steffes Policies and Procedures by:
  • Using tact, sound judgement, and maintaining a professional attitude in communication and relationships with others.
  • Striving to deliver the best quality in daily work.
  • Promoting a positive image of Steffes and its products.
  • Being timely and punctual in attendance and following all policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of prior work experience in a related field.
• Basic computer knowledge (Windows, email, internet, etc.).
• Familiarity with HVLP and/or electrostatic guns, pressure pots, and proportioners is a plus.
• Written and verbal communication, math, reading, and spelling skills — or an acceptable combination of education and experience.

Functional & Cognitive Requirements

• Walking and standing to a significant degree.
• Working in tight spaces with areas less than 30” possible.
• Ability to lift 70 pounds from floor to waist, carry 50 pounds, and push and/or pull up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders and/or stairs.
• Certain products may require laying on the floor to paint correctly.
• Stooping, crouching, kneeling, and bending.
• Handling, feeling, and gripping required for most activities.
• Visual acuity to inspect work before and after completion.
• May be subject to internal and external environmental conditions.
• Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, ability to communicate with visitors, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.

Benefits

• Competitive low-deductible/low out-of-pocket medical insurance plan.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Generous 401K matching.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Paid holidays + paid personal days.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Mental health & wellbeing resources.
• Paid military leave.
• Education assistance program.
• Paid paternity leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Paid jury duty leave.
• Employer-paid virtual physical therapy program.

Steffes Core Values

• Trust: We promote growth and long-term success by making wise decisions with trust as an essential component.
• Respect: We unleash the creative talents of our diverse workforce by treating each other the way we would like to be treated.
• Teamwork: We believe people achieve much more by working together.
• Integrity: We follow through and keep our word while being open, honest, ethical, and fair.
• Safety: We view our co-workers as family members of our business and strive to ensure safety for all.
• Humility: We recognize and appreciate strengths and contributions beyond one’s self. We are modest, genuine, and authentic.