Paint Line Operator (1st & 2nd Shift)

General Function:

In this role, the person will prepare surfaces and apply wet spray or powder coating to our manufactured products.

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