Painter, Powder Coater for Manufacturing Industry

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Seeking an employee who possess an understanding of painting and powder coating operations and can operate painting equipment including understanding the equipment settings for each applied coating. This job description is not necessarily all-inclusive. Other job duties may be assigned, and/or area(s) of focus may change according to business needs.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Read and comprehend instructions.

·        Adheres to all company and departmental policies and procedures.

·        Notify leadership on issues with malfunctioning or defective parts

·        Maintain Customers and Company Quality requirements

·        Regularly perform repetitive tasks

·        Maintain a clean and safe working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

·        Practicing 6S at all times.

·        Operation of painting equipment including making changes needed.

·        Practice regular maintenance and cleaning of paint guns, powder machines, booths, and ovens.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPEREINCE

·        Minimum of 2 years’ field experience in paint prep, paint masking, and racking/hanging techniques. Preferred

·        Minimum of 2 years’ field experience prior to coating on a daily basis. Preferred

·        High school diploma, GED, or Equivalent. Preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

·        Possess in-depth knowledge of various application techniques.

·        Ability to apply shop mathematics

·        Ability to utilize instructions / pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job and produce repeatable results.

·        Ability to follow instruction as detailed on DPPI forms.

·        Ability to assist in creation of DPPI forms during NPI stages.

·        Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

·        Ability to identify possible defects / improvements and bring forth to supervisors and engineering.

·        Ability to train lower level painters to improve.

·        Ability to operate / program powder coating machines.

·        Ability to follow TDS related to desired mil thickness, mixing and curing techniques.

·        Ability to create paint chips in compliance with “Paint Chip Process Instructions”. Reference document PI-553-120

·        Ability to perform adhesion testing.

·        Use of hand tools including sanders, grinders, and industrial paint equipment required.

·        Must always use the required PPE when on the job.

·        Must always take safety into consideration when on the job.

·        Dust masks or respirators to be worn while powder coating, or apply liquid coatings.

WORKING CONDITIONS WORK ENVIRONMENT

·        Ability to work standing for an 8-hour shift.

·        Ability to lift at least 25 lbs.

HOURS / SHIFTS

First Shift: 5AM – 1:30PM M-F

Second Shift: 1:30PM – 10PM M-F