Paint Line Operator; 2nd Shift

General Function

In this role, the person will prepare surfaces and apply wet spray or powder coating to our manufactured products.

• Work as part of a team having responsibility for the painting of metal parts used to produce a variety of finished products
• Prepare surfaces to be coated and hang product as necessary
• Set up and maintain equipment (spray guns, booth, filters, etc.)
• Prepare coating mixings (mix paints and powder coat containers, etc.)
• Apply coatings per specifications and customer requirements
• Remove the product from lines and disperse it to the proper location
• Maintain pre-paint operations per established parameters.
• Perform coating tests per customer specifications.
• Perform all functions that support the paint line, including management of hooks, racks, and load bars.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

• This is a safety-sensitive position in a non-office environment with exposure to a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment where ambient air temperature can occasionally exceed outside air temperature.
• Flexible to change schedule and hours of work to meet the needs of the Plant;
• Must be able to bend at waist and knees, walk and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds when necessary.
• Must be able to stoop, crawl under or over, and frequently climb (stairs).
• Hand and finger dexterity, plus hand and eye coordination

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prior paint shop experience preferred but not required
• Knowledge of paint tools and equipment as well as hand tools preferred
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions
• Ability to follow quality/customer procedures and recognize quality issues
• Ability to rotate, fill in, or assist in other jobs as needed
• Ability to communicate in English required