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Position Overview

This position paints various parts, in a stand-alone booth or on a moving paint line, using a variety of primers and top coats, primarily using a paint gun. Other activities of the position include: preparing and masking parts prior to painting; maintenance of paint line, booth and spray equipment; transport of parts using a forklift (if forklift qualified); and pre- and post-painting part inspections.

Job Specific Requirements

• Capable of performing all functions in the Paint Department, including sanding, masking, part preparation, and packaging for shipment.

• Capable of reading blueprints and understanding them and other technical documents, such as customer specification document, MSDS’s, TDS’s, etc.

• Ability to assemble, use, disassemble and clean: paint guns, hoses, mixing machines, recyclers, filters, and other miscellaneous paint equipment.

• Understanding of proper paint receiving, storage, rotation, mixing, application, and disposal in accordance with environmental regulations and quality procedures.

• Ability to inspect parts pre- and post-application for compliance with customer quality requirements.

• Ability to use and recalibrate paint testing equipment such as Zahn cups and mil thickness gauges.

• Knowledge of paint chemistry, it’s affect on finished product quality, and the effects of environmental conditions on same.

• Ability to operate a forklift, after proper training and testing.

General Requirements

• Regular daily attendance and timely clocking in and out, including scheduled breaks.

• Willingness to take direction from area supervision, and to follow that direction.

• Working with other employees as part of a team

• Continually demonstrate a productive and non-disruptive work ethic.

• Follow all company safety rules as laid out in company policies and procedures, including wearing of required safety equipment as applicable: steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, etc.

• Maintain company equipment and work areas in a clean and orderly manner.

• Work in such a way as to create no or limited scrap or rework, and work to continually improve quality level.

• Awareness of the relevance and importance of job activities and how they contribute to the achievement of the quality objectives.

• Possess basic mathematics skills.

• Basic data entry skills sufficient to use company data processing systems for job costing, tracking, and reporting purposes.

• Basic record keeping skills.

• Continually strive to improve in all aspects of job requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Able to work in crouched position at times, and stand on concrete floors for long periods as needed to do various job tasks.

• Able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs. at times as required by job.

• Employee may also be required to pass certain health requirements for respirator use to be considered for or remain in paint area.

• Good vision is required for reading documents, and checking parts for flaws in materials or paint.

• Position requires reaching approximately 3 feet while handling equipment weighing approximately 10 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person