Painter

Painter at Auto Gate, Inc.

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Location:

Berlin Heights, OH

Operates Graco Pro Mix 2KE proportioner and manual spray-painting equipment to apply industrial paint finishes on metal products.

• Applies coatings (Primer/Topcoat) to frames, operators, gates, stock parts, and other accessories per work order
• Thoroughly cleans spraying equipment with proper cleaning agents when finished spraying
• Fills all pressure pots when needed to ensure continuous painting
• Changes booth filters on a regular basis
• Assists the Paint Prep Technician when needed
• Follows daily / weekly department schedule to ensure proper products are coated
• Maintains good general housekeeping, a clean and safe work environment free of open containers, wiping rags, empty paint cans, etc.
• Ensure quality inspections are complete before product leave the booth
• Follows all Haz Mat policies per training received
• Assists with quarterly booth maintenance around production needs.
• Follows all safety rules for the Paint Department
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Responsible for tracking and logging all primer, paint and thinner used within the department

• Embrace the EOS process and integrate into all Department activities
• Understand the roles of company leadership and Auto Gate team members, system resources and processes both intra and inter department positions and duties
• Utilize the most effective form of communication with employees, managers, co-workers, clients, and vendors
• Understand that daily tasks through long-term company vision are interwoven in the Auto Gate EOS. Prioritize and re-prioritize tasks in a dynamic fluid environment
• Display a willingness to make decisions, exhibit sound and accurate judgement, support and explain the reason and measure in your decision-making process
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time while meeting deadlines

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or three to six months related experience and/or training in a similar environment. Ability to read and interpret documents, instructions, and procedure manuals; above average oral and verbal communication skills, math skills and the ability to read a tape measure to the 32nd’s of an inch.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles, risk of electric shock, and may be occasionally exposed to extreme temperatures and temperature changes.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The individual performing this job will be frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, climb, kneel, crouch, bend, and/or crawl for extended periods of time, talk and/or hear. Use of hands and arms to feel, finger, handle and reach. The employee will regularly lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.

Visual acuity to inspect parts and read measurements, including close vision, depth perception, and color differentiation. Tolerate exposure to noise, vibrations, dust, odors, and temperature variations common to a production floor environment. Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, gloves, and other job‑specific gear.

Auto Gate, Inc. is located near the shores of Lake Erie in Berlin Heights Ohio. We are a family‑owned business founded in 1986. With a reputation for quality, we are the leading manufacturer of Vertical Pivot Gate systems. In addition to manufacturing the first UL 325 compliant vertical pivot gate operator, we also offer a full line of reversing/safety, accessory, and access control devices.

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