TKM72 Painter II, 1st Shift

pstrongObjective of Position:/strongnbsp;Prepares and finishes metal surfaces of trailers in preparation for painting process, and apply paint to trailer surfaces and the ability to train in these processes./p pnbsp;/p pstrongPrincipal Responsibilities:/strong/p ol liFollows surface preparation specifications on trailers and accessories./li liFollows supervisor/assistant supervisor’s instructions./li liUses blasting equipment to remove rust, carbon, mill scale and weld spatter.nbsp; May be required to use buffers and chippers etc. to clean hard to reach areas./li liHandles and utilizes all material used in the blast areas in a safe manner./li liApplies primer and topcoat to trailers/li liRepairs paint on trailers/li liMaintains Paint vault/li liInspects own work and trainee’s work/li liDries and prepares trailer for paint booth by setting on paint carts./li liOperates overhead crane in a safe manner./li liIs familiar with all equipment used and is responsible for routine maintenance and upkeep.nbsp;/li liAdvises supervisor of any problems with sandblasting equipment or trailers.nbsp;/li liMonitors supplies needed in area and updates supervisor as necessary.nbsp;/li liCarefully prepares trailers for blasting or painting, by masking off key components on the trailer that are not blasted or painted.nbsp;/li liHandles, stores and disposes of all hazardous materials properly. Successfully completes annual training./li liFollow standard work and procedures./li liMust adhere to all safety standard set by the company./li liMonitors pH level of prep wash effluent throughout shift to maintain compliance./li liPerforms axle alignments and adjusts brakes as directed./li liPerform other duties as assigned./li /ol pnbsp;/p pstrongPosition Qualifications:nbsp;/strongReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialnbsp; functions of the position./p ol liMust be proficient in shop floor computer operating systems/li liMust have achieved most Painter I skillsnbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;/li /ol pnbsp;/p pstrongPhysical Demands amp; Work Environment:/strong/p ol liAbility to work up to a 12 hour shift./li liAbility to fluctuate hours to accommodate needs/li liWhile performing duties of job, employee is required to: stand, kneel, walk, sit, climb, bend, and twist; use hands to finger, handle and feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.nbsp;/li liEmployee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds./li liSpecific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus./li liWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to changes in temperature and humidity, exposure to dust, fumes and is near moving machinery.nbsp;/li liUpon initial assignment to an area where hazardous waste will be handled, training of management of hazardous waste must be conducted within six months of start date/li liAnnual training is required for management of hazardous waste including a review of the company contingency plan/li /ol pnbsp;/p div style="border:1.0pt solid windowtext;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-element:para-border-div;padding:1.0pt 4.0pt;" pThis position profile describes the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position.nbsp; Furthermore, this position profile does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the employer.nbsp;/p /div