Assembly & Paint Technician

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION - CORE

• To support the vision, mission and guiding principles of the company.
• While performing any procedure, all associates and contract personnel must observe applicable Safety, Health, and Environmental rules and guidelines. The use of appropriate personal protective equipment is required.
• Attend and participate in training opportunities and seminars relevant to this position.
• Adhere to appropriate company operating procedures, benefit rules, employment policies and safety policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION:

Paint

• Responsible for the full cycle painting process (ie: cleaning, prepping, priming, painting, inspection, and packaging, etc.).
• Safely operates Assembly Shop, Machine Shop and Paint Shop machinery and equipment.
• Clean and prep industrial power transmission gearboxes and electrical motors for customer specific paint cycles.
• Performs minor machine maintenance including oiling machines, dies, or work pieces.
• Mask or tape off details and components to avoid contamination
• Paint and/or finish assembly pieces to meet customer’s expectations
• Coordinate clean up and packaging for Environmental Services pick-up such as paint booth filters.
• Responsible for proper mixture ratios of cleaners, primers and paints.
• Perform inventory control and levels of supplies, paints, etc. by maintaining regular communication with paint suppliers.
• Operate wide range of machines to include: spray guns, cranes, drills, sanders, etc.
• Coordinate with production and shipping for readiness to paint and package product.
• Understand the paint thickness requirements of each job.
• Distinguishes colors for color-coding purposes.

Assembly

• Assembles large and heavy parts to complete units or subassemblies.
• Performs a variety of specialized assembly operations.
• Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Performs visual quality inspection of product prior to and upon completion of assigned work.
• Uses samples, drawings, schematics, as well as written and verbal instructions to perform assembly.
• Uses hand tools such as long nose pliers, side cutter and soldering iron to perform work.
• Positions work piece against stops or aligns layout marks with die or blade.
• Pushes button or depresses pedal to activate machine.
• Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction.
• Removers burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from work piece.
• Complete all Pre-control documentation.
• Perform inventory control, order equipment, parts, supplies, etc.
• Must be able to prioritize in a fast-paced working environment.
• Performs visual quality inspection of product prior to and upon completion of assigned work.
• Adhere to and understand all quality control procedures.
• Perform final quality checks prior to packaging product.
• Final packaging of all painted components as time allows.
• May load and unload materials, parts or products; stock to designated work areas; operate powered industrial lifts; pack products and may clean surface of machines and work areas, as needed.
• Keep a clean and organized work area.
• Any other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES/SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING PREFERRED:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements/preferences listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required – High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Required – Minimum 0-4 years of work experience
• Required – Ability to use calculator and tape measure
• Required – Knowledge of metric measurements.
• Required – Read, Write, Speak and Comprehend English
• Required – High level of mechanical aptitude
• Required – Ability to read technical drawings

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently – Talk and/or hear.
• Frequently – Stand, walk, and sit; use hands to handle or detect components; and extend hands and arms.
• Frequently – Lift 40 pounds.
• Occasionally – Lift 80 pounds.
• Frequently – Wear respirator and PPE equipment to manage assembly/paint tasks
• Ability to use hand tools and basic machinery.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.