Painter

About the role

Vocational or Trade School High School/Vocational School Diploma or GED required. Experience 0-2 years. On-the-job training provided.

Skills / Abilities

• Ability to discern quality of powdercoat-painted units and maintain consistent quality of finish
• Ability to work in rotational assignments within the paint classification and complete the essential functions of the job
• Ability to prioritize in order to meet demands based on MRD (market rate of demand); and communicate effectively one-on-one or in group settings
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, quality documents, and procedure manuals
• Must be able to learn and safely use material handler equipment; obtain and sustain a forklift operator certification

Preferred Qualifications: Prior powder coat paint experience

Responsibilities

Core Essential Functions (80%)

• Performs paint-finishing tasks which include liquid or powder coat paint application on generic mixers or other production parts
• Utilizes visual system to apply coatings at appropriate thickness and distance to ensure quality finish to parts
• Maintains wash system’s chemical and mechanical integrity
• Maintains powder coat equipment (guns, nozzles, etc), inventory and recycling processes
• Maintains tools, systems, and materials within assigned area
• Performs safety inspections and preventative maintenance on tools, PPE or other items used daily
• Reviews inventory, replenishes supplies as needed
• Communicates with materials department on supply level and order needs
• Understands the basic settings and control panels of oven in powder coat process; adjusts in accordance to engineering specifications to ensure proper temperatures and speeds throughout process
• Inspects quality of work throughout paint process to make adjustments as needed to meet quality standards
• Communicates unusual conditions or specific problems to supervision
• Responsible for the quality of own work
• Loads and unloads conveyors for movement of parts through the wash, degreasing, painting or baking cycles
• Works with managers, engineers, and team leads to identify and meet production needs
• Prioritizes workflow based on MRD
• Understands and acts as a role model at following company policies and procedures

Department-specific Core Essential Functions (20%)

• Masks/plugs and demasks/unplugs key areas that cannot be powder coated
• Performs touch-up paint or rework on surfaces as warranted in final assembly areas
• Performs grinding/sanding/buffing as needed
• Trains new employees and existing employees
• High job knowledge of work stations in assigned area; makes basic quality decisions while supporting quality standards and verifies that production documentation is completed
• Perform housekeeping activities to ensure a clean and safe work environment
• Safely utilizes material handling equipment as required (forklifts, cranes, two-wheelers, pallets and rollers, etc.)
• Ensures all routine inspections and preventative maintenance are followed

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Manufacturing, non-air conditioned environment
• PPE required: Steel toe shoes and eye protection; respirator use and/or Tyvek suit with supplied air, gloves, sleeves, or other
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, bend, or stoop and use hands, arms and walk frequently
• The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds