Painter II, 2nd Shift; TKM

Job Description

Objective of Position:
Prepares and finishes metal surfaces of trailers in preparation for painting process, and apply paint to trailer surfaces and the ability to train in these processes.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Follows surface preparation specifications on trailers and accessories.
• Follows supervisor/assistant supervisor's instructions.
• Uses blasting equipment to remove rust, carbon, mill scale and weld spatter. May be required to use buffers and chippers etc. to clean hard to reach areas.
• Handles and utilizes all material used in the blast areas in a safe manner.
• Applies primer and topcoat to trailers
• Repairs paint on trailers
• Maintains Paint vault
• Inspects own work and trainee's work
• Dries and prepares trailer for paint booth by setting on paint carts.
• Operates overhead crane in a safe manner.
• Is familiar with all equipment used and is responsible for routine maintenance and upkeep.
• Advises supervisor of any problems with sandblasting equipment or trailers.
• Monitors supplies needed in area and updates supervisor as necessary.
• Carefully prepares trailers for blasting or painting, by masking off key components on the trailer that are not blasted or painted.
• Handles, stores and disposes of all hazardous materials properly. Successfully completes annual training.
• Follow standard work and procedures.
• Must adhere to all safety standard set by the company.
• Monitors pH level of prep wash effluent throughout shift to maintain compliance.
• Performs axle alignments and adjusts brakes as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position

Qualifications:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Must be proficient in shop floor computer operating systems
• Must have achieved most Painter I skills

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Ability to work up to a 12 hour shift.
• Ability to fluctuate hours to accommodate needs
• While performing duties of job, employee is required to: stand, kneel, walk, sit, climb, bend, and twist; use hands to finger, handle and feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to changes in temperature and humidity, exposure to dust, fumes and is near moving machinery.
• Upon initial assignment to an area where hazardous waste will be handled, training of management of hazardous waste must be conducted within six months of start date
• Annual training is required for management of hazardous waste including a review of the company contingency plan