Painter III

Primary Functions

• Apply sub-coatings and finish coatings to all metal components and finished product.
• Fulfill all painting requirements to include from parts painting to complete vehicle paint, both in solid and metallic colors.
• Mix all products according to specifications.
• Check all painted materials for proper surface condition and proper paint preparations and repair as required.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Understand and carry out verbal and written directions in English.
• Close attention to detail.
• Function with a minimal amount of supervision or no supervision.
• Set work priorities to meet production goals as scheduled per assigned department.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those in contact on a day to day basis.
• Meet minimum standards of safety per assigned department.
• Meet minimum standards of 5S.
• Maintain spray equipment to meet operational standards, but not including repair of equipment.
• Follow hazardous waste disposal program and fire prevention procedures.
• Keep equipment and working area clean.
• Help train other painters both in production and quality.
• Ensure that hazardous waste that is handled is placed into the proper container(s).
• Help maintain all satellite and storage containers in a closed position unless adding or removing waste.
• Be familiar with Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan.
• Knows spill response procedures and evacuation routes.

Qualifications/Training

• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate simple instructions, short correspondence and memos in English.
• Ability to read and understand verbal instructions presented in English.
• Ability to read English and Metric tape measures and use measuring devices.
• Ability to perform all operations within acceptable quality and time standards.
• Ability to recognize quality expected and be able to reproduce it.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• Ability to run dual action sanders, grinders and miscellaneous hand tools.
• Able to read and interpret shop orders to determine the color required.
• Able to determine the proper surface condition for acceptance of paint and prepare if required.
• Must have full knowledge of quality requirements to produce acceptable finish paint.
• Must be able to spray an entire vehicle body with acceptable quality level.
• Must be able to retain information taught with regard to chemicals and related items and the proper usage of the same.
• Able to learn how to mix primers and other paint products.
• Must have general knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards.
• Trained in Hazardous Materials Handling Operations with an annual refresher course.
• Training will include familiarization with roles as outlined in Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan.

Physical Demands

• Regularly stand; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently walk.
• Occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 40#’s without assistance.
• Ability to work from various squatting, kneeling or bending positions.
• Ability to work with arms above head.
• Ability to work from ladders or scaffolding.
• Ability to stand at a workstation for ten hours a day (minus specified breaks).
• Ability to perform all operations within acceptable quality and time standards.
• Ability to safely use specified hand, air, power tools, and machinery.
• Ability to operate and understand the operation of all protective safety equipment in the area.

Work Environment

• Near moving mechanical parts.
• Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Nearby noise level is elevated.

Experience

• Five years experience in automotive paint application (Akzo Nobel – Sikkens preferred).
• Must be able to consistently apply automotive coatings to an acceptable level.
• Must be familiar with all aspects of paint blending, repair and application of automotive coatings as well as the proper usage of Sikkens products as they relate to Wheeled Coach Industries paint processes.
• Five years experience in paint prep.