Paint Line Operator (1st & 2nd Shift)
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General Function:
In this role, the person will prepare surfaces and apply wet spray or powder coating to our manufactured products.
Job Duties:
Job Duties:
- Work as part of a team having responsibility for the painting of metal parts used to produce a variety of finished products
- Prepare surfaces to be coated and hang product as necessary
- Set up and maintain equipment (spray guns, booth, filters, etc.)
- Prepare coating mixings (mix paints and powder coat containers, etc.)
- Apply coatings per specifications and customer requirements
- Remove the product from lines and disperse it to the proper location
- Maintain pre-paint operations per established parameters.
- Perform coating tests per customer specifications.
- Perform all functions that support the paint line, including management of hooks, racks, and load bars.
- Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.
Working Conditions:
- This is a safety-sensitive position in a non-office environment with exposure to a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment where ambient air temperature can occasionally exceed outside air temperature.
- Flexible to change schedule and hours of work to meet the needs of the Plant;
- Must be able to bend at waist and knees, walk and stand for extended periods.
- Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds when necessary.
- Must be able to stoop, crawl under or over, and frequently climb (stairs).
- Hand and finger dexterity, plus hand and eye coordination
Required Education, Skills, & Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Prior paint shop experience preferred but not required
- Knowledge of paint tools and equipment as well as hand tools preferred
- Ability to understand written and oral instructions
- Ability to follow quality/customer procedures and recognize quality issues
- Ability to rotate, fill in, or assist in other jobs as needed
- Ability to communicate in English required