Parts Washer

Position Summary:

Under supervision, prepares metal fabricated parts for painting by performing various surface operations such as cleaning, stripping, and masking.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Applies masking to articles.

• Cleans and prepares surface of articles to be painted using solvent, sand paper, wire brush and scraper.

• Sanding, grinding, spackling, taping, cleaning parts//materials as necessary.

• Positions articles in jigs or erects ladders and scaffolds.

• Loads and moves materials to work area using manual process and overhead hoist/cranes. Transports painted articles to and from paint booth and drying booth. Racks parts in racks, and transfers finished pieces to the appropriate area (mechanical assembly).

• Cleans spray and drying chamber, tanks, hoses, and nozzles.

• Effectively and safety operate sanders, grinders, paint guns, as well as other tools.

• Must be familiar with sanders, grinders, etc. as well as other tools and equipment used, and products used in the paint process.

• Maintains a neat, clean and organized work area.

• Performs minor repairs as needed prior to paint application process.

• Cleans spraying equipment and paint booth area with solvent and replaces screens and filters.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

Knowledge of characteristics of paint helpful.

Ability to wear all required PPE.

Education and Experience:

One to six months experience in similar position and/or in a manufacturing environment.

Working Conditions:

The following activities are required up to 100% of a typical work day:

• Stand on a concrete service

• Use hands or fingers to handle or feel

• Reach with hands and arms

• Hear

• Lift, pull and push up to 35 pounds without assistance.

• Work in wet or humid conditions

The following activities are required up to 75% of a typical work day:

• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

The following activities are required up to 50% of a typical work day:

• Walk on a concrete surface

The following activities are required up to 25% of a typical work day:

• Climb up to 6 feet

• Talk

• Lift, pull and push 36 to 100 pounds with assistance

• Work around fumes or airborne particles

• Work around toxic or caustic chemicals

Work performed in a loud manufacturing environment

Notes:

Machinery used includes forklift, orbital sander, and RF scanner