Paint Leader

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for the application of paint and other coatings using electrostatic / air assist paint guns and other automotive-type paint application devices on JLG products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

· Prime, paint, and touch up vehicles with power spray equipment and brushes.

· Mask, unmask or adjust masking as necessary to ensure specifications are met.

· Sand, wash, and condition parts as necessary. Light bodywork may be required.

· Disassemble, clean, repair, adjust, and reassemble painting equipment, such as pumps, paint heaters, tanks, spray guns, etc. for proper operation.

· Flush tanks, hoses, and guns before color changeovers.

· Mix all types of paints for proper color, formula, conditions, viscosity, and consistency.

· Perform titrations and mix or adjust chemicals as necessary in paint, zinc, or other processes.

· Apply decals, stencils, and rust-proofing as required.

· Upkeep of work area and equipment which may include preventative maintenance tasks.

· Inspect the product before, during, and after the paint process to ensure specifications are being met.

· Transport, move or guide parts, subassemblies, or assemblies before, during, or after the paint process and to the next operation. This may include moving racks or carts by hand and the use of material handling equipment such as a forklift or overhead crane.

· Other duties as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· High school diploma or GED.

· 6 plus months of painting experience in automotive or heavy vehicle/equipment in a manufacturing, industrial, or automotive body shop.

• Should be able to do assigned work with a minimum amount of direction. Ability to troubleshoot and correct issues as directed.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Basic mechanical aptitude

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Physical Demands: Always Visual, Standing, Reaching, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion, Lifting/Carrying up to 50lbs; Frequent Walking/Running, Climbing; Occasional Hearing, Talking, Bending/Kneeling, Pushing/Pulling up to 40lbs; Seldom Sitting, Driving, Typing.
• Non-Physical Demands: Always Math/Mental Computation, Reading; Frequent Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation; Seldom Writing.
• Environmental Demands: Always Task Changes, Dust, Temperature Extremes; Frequent Work Alone, Loud Noises, Toxic Substances (i.e., solvents, pesticides, etc.); Seldom Tedious/Exacting Work, High Volume Public Contact, Physical Danger.
• Work Schedule: Considerable irregularity of hours due to frequent overtime, weekend or shift rotation.
• Demands/Deadlines: Occasional stress due to deadlines or workload because of intermittent or cyclical work pressures, or occasional exposure to distressed individuals within the immediate work environment.