Paint Line Operator

Paint Line Operator

The Paint Line Operator sets up, operates, and maintains powder coating equipment on a production paint line to ensure high-quality finishes on work pieces. This role focuses on safe operation, accurate color application, consistent production rates, and adherence to quality specifications in a high-heat manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all work duties in a safe manner and in accordance with company policies, including consistently wearing required personal protective equipment, following safe work habits, and completing appropriate housekeeping tasks.
• Clean and prepare surfaces of work pieces prior to coating to ensure proper adhesion and finish quality.
• Apply powder coatings using powder coat applicator guns in a paint booth or on a paint line, following job orders and specifications.
• Match and detect differences between colors, including shades and brightness, to ensure coatings meet required standards.
• Set up, clean, maintain, and adjust powder coating and paint line equipment to ensure proper operation and consistent results.
• Identify and troubleshoot problems with powder coating equipment in batch operations or at the paint line to minimize downtime and scrap.
• Maintain required production rates while meeting established quality standards.
• Confirm job orders, verify material selections, and ensure correct powders and settings are used for each run.
• Maintain accurate part counts and record information on routers and/or in the production control system.
• Inspect spray guns and related components, checking and identifying worn parts to ensure proper application and finish quality.
• Load coated work pieces into ovens and monitor cure times to ensure finishes are dried and cured according to specifications.
• Examine finished surfaces to verify conformance to specifications and promptly report any defects or nonconformities.
• Report all scrap and nonconforming product to the department lead or designated contact.
• Assist in cleaning and maintaining the spray booth, ovens, equipment, and preparation areas to keep them in a clean, safe, and efficient operating condition.
• Collaborate with team members and leadership to discuss work procedures, training needs, and process improvements.

Essential

Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working on a paint line or as a paint line operator.
• Hands-on experience with powder coating, industrial painting, or powder coat painting.
• Ability to set up, operate, clean, maintain, and adjust powder coating equipment, paint guns, and paint booths.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot issues with powder coating equipment in batch operations or on a paint line.
• Ability to distinguish and match colors, including subtle differences in shades and brightness.
• Basic computer skills for recording production data and using production control systems.
• Effective verbal communication skills to discuss work procedures, training, and directions with co-workers and leadership.
• Strong reliability and the ability to maintain excellent attendance.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a production environment.
• Ability to work safely and consistently follow safety policies and procedures.

Additional Skills &

Qualifications:

• Prior experience using paint sprayers, paint guns, and operating in a paint booth.
• Experience in paint manufacturing or related industrial painting processes.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions, job orders, and quality specifications.
• Strong attention to detail when inspecting finished surfaces and verifying conformance.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and accuracy.

Why Work Here?

You will join a production team that values safety, reliability, and collaboration, and supports employees with clear procedures and training. The role offers steady, full-time hours with opportunities for overtime, allowing you to develop specialized skills in powder coating and paint line operations. You will work in an environment that provides reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions,…