Paint Line Lead

Eaton’s ES AMER PCS division is currently seeking a Paint Line Lead. Eaton Airdrie is a fully integrated manufacturing plant that has been serving Canadian businesses for over 44 years. Currently, it produces a range of electrical products for both national and global markets. With our proximity to East Lake and its walking paths, in addition to the wellness and family assistance benefits the company offers, we strive to support the wellbeing of our employees.

We pride ourselves on encouraging an atmosphere of diversity and inclusion, while fostering employee engagement initiatives.

The hourly rate for this position is $30-$35 per hour. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What You’ll Do

Eaton’s Electrical Sector is currently seeking Paint Line Lead to join our team. This position is based at our Airdrie, Alberta.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Production Manager, this position is responsible for manually and automatically painting produced parts using the powder coating paint system. In addition, this position is responsible to provide a daily leadership role for the Paint Line team to meet business needs by ensuring continuity of the line, meeting quality requirements and productivity metrics, TPM, cost out and 5S goals.

In This Function You Will

• Adhere to ISO
  9001:2008/EQS quality procedures and work instructions.
• Lead, train and mentor the team of painters and support staff.
• Paint all parts required for production, including parts being supplied to other Eaton facilities and parts to be reworked because of defects & damages.
• Assign daily tasks to the paint line team, according to the production schedule and ensure activities are part of the area (departmental meetings, quality meetings, 5S activities, etc.).
• Mark orders as started or completed on DMM.
• Carry out inventories of chemicals, spare parts and general supplies used in the Paint line area. Communicate requests and needs to the manager and place orders when applicable (Ariba system).
• Record quality checks results and maintain documentation required by the manager.
• Use the “visual board” to track orders and information related to SDS and FIFIs.
• Perform daily chemical testing, environmental tank cleaning and chemical handling, as required.
• Operate the burn-off oven system when required.
• Perform standard maintenance and ongoing equipment quality inspections. Notify the Maintenance Department when any issues arise or condition require a second look to minimize downtime.
• The lead hand is responsible for ensuring the quality of finished parts according to the Quality criteria, including corresponding identification and palletizing requirements.
• Keep the area well organized as specified to manage parts that require rework.
• Maintain a positive commitment to the prevention of pollution and protection of the environment, following EHS guidelines related to chemicals (storage, for example: apply waste labels and ensure waste goes to the appropriate spot).
• Ensure chemicals are stored in their designated spots and handled according to Safe Work procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance paint quality.

Knowledge & Skills

• Manual and automated operation and maintenance of the powder coat paint system.
• Perform regular physic–chemical tests (adhesion, coating thickness, concentration, pH, conductivity).
• Handle hazardous materials and maintain storage guidelines.
• Be able to work in environments requiring tight-fitting respiratory protective equipment and wear all PPE required for working on a paint line.
• Ability to enter a confined space and follow confined space entry requirements.
• Leadership skills for leading and mentoring the Paint team.

Working Conditions

• Wearing PPE identified in the workstation hazard assessment or PPE Sheet (the employee must be completely shaved for respirator mask).
• Noise exposure; ergonomic risks including repetitive motion, holding spray guns, awkward postures.
• Manual lifting of parts…