Powder Paint Prep Operator - 1st shift

About the role

The Paint Prep Operator operates phosphatizing equipment (power washer/spray wand) to prep parts for painting. Operates power hand tools such as: hand grinder, dual action (da) sander and wire wheels. Ability to work with phosphatizing chemicals is a must. Ensures that all parts are prepared prior to painting to ensure paint adhesion.

Responsibilities

• Operates phosphatizing equipment on an assortment of products.
• Sets up and maintains equipment.
• Ensures products are correctly prepared.
• Works in a manner in which quality of work and safety are top priorities.
• Maintains a neat, clean and organized work area while performing paint prep duties.
• Notifies direct supervisor of any equipment or tooling that is damaged or not working properly.
• Maintains accurate records of time and quantities, etc.
• Operate powered industrial truck (forklift) and overhead crane(s).

Requirements

• Must have ability to read and speak English.
• Lifting: Occasional up to 20lbs. Seldom up to 100 lbs.
• Carrying: Occasional up to 10 lbs.
• Pushing
• Occasional cart use
• Gripping
• Depressing trigger on the spray wand
• Power tool use
• Standing / Walking: Continuous on concrete floor
• Sensory Perception: Requires ability to feel the surface of parts prior to ensure proper paint adhesion.
• Vibrating power tools (Grinder, sander)
• Respiratory: Must be able to pass OSH required testing for respirator needed for this department. May include use of a ½ mask cartridge respirator.

Qualifications

• Lifting: Occasional up to 20lbs. Seldom up to 100 lbs.
• Carrying: Occasional up to 10 lbs.
• Pushing
• Occasional cart use
• Gripping
• Depressing trigger on the spray wand
• Power tool use
• Standing / Walking: Continuous on concrete floor
• Sensory Perception: Requires ability to feel the surface of parts prior to ensure proper paint adhesion.
• Vibrating power tools (Grinder, sander)
• Respiratory: Must be able to pass OSH required testing for respirator needed for this department. May include use of a ½ mask cartridge respirator.

Skills

• Good reading skills
• Powdered hand tool skills
• Blueprint Reading skills preferred
• Ability to operate a powered industrial lift (forklift) and overhead crane (on the job training provided)

Benefits

Rice Lake Weighing Systems offers a state-of-the-art benefits package including a near-site no-cost health center, competitive wages, great working conditions, 5 weeks PTO, holidays, 401k with generous company match, and wellness benefit programs.

Pay

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Schedule

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Company Information

Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Rice Lake Weighing Systems is a Substance-Free Workplace and requires pre-employment drug screens.