Paint Line Operator

## Paint Line Operator Fall River,Massachusetts,USA Primary Function:
Loads cabinets, kits, and components onto the automatic paint conveyor line  to ensure optimum coverage of finish. Pulls parts according to a request made by the assembly  lines. Removes painted parts and delivers parts and kits to specific departments. Inspect parts  for defects, touch up paint as required. Conducts paint tests for quality control. Must learn how  to powder paint and perform the duties of a powder painter when asked to fill in as a backup  finisher.$20.55

an hour

Job Duties:

● Follows paint production schedule to determine parts to load.  
● Selects components, aligns and assembles them in proper sequence by drilling holes,  adding rivets, screws, bolts, braces, tape, cement or solder to meet specifications  
● Visually inspects and loads cabinets and other components onto automatic conveyor  paint line in the prescribed manner for optimum coverage of finish.  
● Pulls, tags, and stages parts from the RIP Area according to the material request sheets.  
● Ensure all parts are staged in the proper color row.  
● Inspect parts of the staging area to verify that the proper identification (part number,  quantity, color, and destination) is present.  
● Removes painted items and visually inspected for any defects and proper coverage.  
● Stages all non-conforming material in the appropriate nonconforming materials area.  
● Adjusts paint line speed after completion of interior white paint.  
● Utilizes different protective supplies to make certain all parts delivered to the assembly  lines are free of any dings/dents, scratches, and scuff marks.  
● Delivers painted parts and kits to specified department or stores in designated racks.  
● Hangs paint labels online as paint colors change to notify spray finishers.  
● Hangs kit labels on the line to differentiate parts for appropriate kits.  
● Loads all parts requiring a second or additional coat of powder paint on the conveyor at  the appropriate time.  
● Conducts paint test on every color change for quality control, complete daily log and  tags as needed.  
● Uses small hand tools such as an Orbital Sander to grind rust areas as needed.  
● Uses liquid spray paint to touch up defective parts as needed.  
● Coats parts with powder paint in the prescribed manner in accordance with the cosmetic  acceptance criteria.  
● Checks spray gun adjustments such as air/paint mixture, pressure gauges, and fluid  control.  
● Receives instructions on parts to be painted and fills paint hopper with specified powder  as needed, matching paint number with a part number.  
● Moves units or positions pieces manually or using work aids such as hand trucks or  forklifts.  
● Completes appropriate internal control documents.  
● Troubleshoots work-related problems by using technical expertise and input from other  team members, Supervisor, Coordinators or Engineering team.
● Performed other duties, provides support and coverage on all operations online as  requested by supervisor. Cross training and flexibility required.  
● Reorders raw materials and finished parts using the Kanban inventory system. Maintains  Supermarket racks and inventory accuracy using the correct part numbers and bin  locations.  
● Maintain clean and organized work area that supports co-workers as well as safety,  efficiency, quality and customer demands.  
● Receives verbal instructions, reads production board or confers with Supervisor or  Coordinators for instructions and priorities.  
● Fully engaged initiates activities that support department and team goals, suggests  improvements in work methods and is actively involved with all of the team activities  within the department.  
● Support’s Continuous Improvement, PPI, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.  
● Trains and mentor's new employees or transitioning workers in the area.  
● Communicates effectively within the cell or with other departments to relay key  information. Open to and asks for suggestions and opinions of others regarding  production issues and goals.  
● Perform all job duties within ISO standards  
● Perform all duties using required safety procedures and…