Painter - First Shift

Basic Function: Performs spray painting functions to a variety of sheet metal parts, castings, machine parts, and sub-assemblies. Responsibilities also include paint prep such as washing or other general preparation of parts and materials.

Responsibilities

• Receives verbal instructions or printed work orders from Production Supervisor.
• Operates wash tanks, hand wand power wash system, automated and/or manual trolley system, lift tables, overhead hoist, and fork trucks.
• Properly hangs all parts utilizing proper gauge hooks and reasonable methods on automated and manual trolleys.
• Involved in powder coat operations.
• Mixes paint according to instructions on product technical sheets; pours paint and/or powder paint into large container.
• Uses hand-held mixer to mix most paints; for standard "Hartzell blue" paint or primer, uses a 55-gallon drum mixer.
• Moves parts from wash tanks or hand wand wash and preps for painting.
• Determines whether to use a solvent or water-based pump to run paint through.
• Moves parts into drying room; utilizes lift table, overhead hoist, or tow motor to safely remove parts from conveyor lines when fully dry.
• Removes parts from paint area when required and moves to assembly area.
• Fills in for paint-prep person or in the sandblast area as needed.
• Cleans up painting equipment daily; flushes paint line with water or solvent as required by manufacturer and disposes of in proper containers as directed by the Safety Manager.
• Follows regular cleaning schedule.
• Provides regularly scheduled maintenance to paint and blast equipment to ensure maximum operational efficiency.
• Supports Hartzell Culture initiatives and displays the Hartzell Values.
• Supports the company’s lean initiatives and assists in Lean projects as required.
• Follows all safety practices and rules; maintains clean and safe working environment in line with company policies.
• Supports other departments or completes other duties as necessary.

Requirements

• Previous experience with paint and/or powder coating is strongly desired.
• Previous application of lean manufacturing and structured problem-solving tools is a plus.
• Good understanding of blueprint reading and excellent math skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Usually stands 7-8 hours per day.
• Required to wear air respirator while painting.
• Frequently lifts between 25–60 lbs (40-70% of normal workday) from floor level to shoulder level.
• Must be capable of close, distant, and color vision and have good depth perception.
• Must reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Must be able to read part numbers and directions provided on a worksheet.
• Must be reliable and willing to work overtime when required.