Paint Operator

Description

• Handles ductile iron parts weighting up to 40 pounds onto paint racks.
• Operates a powered tilter which provides the painter with easy access to parts.
• Keeps parts loaded on a moving paint line.
• Inspects baked, painted, and cured parts for quality. Drips and blotches are touched up or dipped as needed.
• Places dried parts in pre-assembled boxes and stacks and layers with packing materials.
• Uses quality procedures when operating the spray booth or paint line.
• Changes spray lines between color changes.
• Mixes spray paint based on quality procedures.
• Manually and visually inspects 100% of all painted parts.
• Checks quality of work in progress to pass audits while maintaining a continuous output.
• Completes and turns in accurate and legible daily production records documenting workstation rates.
• Possesses knowledge and application of quality requirements for all painted parts families.
• Performs maintenance activities such as removing castings from wash and rinse tank enclosure.                                                                         
• Cleans, organizes and stocks materials per 5S and production requirements.
• Maintains and cleans spray guns and related equipment.
• Conducts air flow checks using manometer and records in logbook.
• Reports the need for equipment maintenance, repair and operating supplies.
• Performs quality checks on paint such as viscosity and film building and writing into log books.
• Checks wash and rinse tank pH and total acidity and records readings into logbooks.
• Shuts down (powers off) equipment as instructed, i.e., during breaks, process changes, and end of day.
• Applies common sense understanding when following oral and written instructions.
• Conducts general area and workstation housekeeping to maintain cleanliness and safety.
• Uses Lean Manufacturing principles to label and store inventory, materials, and tools.
• Performs rotational duties as assigned.
• Stores inventory and materials in neat and labeled areas consistent with 5S principles.
• Supports and participates in high performing teams.
• Participates in safety activities such as support for Suggestion Boards, Grass Root team projects, 5S projects, department ergonomic improvements.
• Works safely, follows the organizations safety rules and regulations, and assists supervisors and managers in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.

Qualifications

Salary : $13 - $14