Painter

Painter

The Painter is responsible for preparing, priming, and painting various components and parts to meet quality standards. The role involves working with a variety of materials and surfaces, ensuring that finished products meet both aesthetic and functional requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Employee must be able to perform these essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.

• Prepares items for finishing operations to include cleaning, masking, and sanding as required.
• Paints items as required.
• Inspects finish to verify conformity.
• Ensures items are identified with work order number prior to painting or powder coating.
• Complies with all safety and hazardous material procedures, wears protective equipment as required to meet or exceed OSHA and company requirements.
• May provide training to other employees on painting and powder coating operations.
• Maintains all aspects of work place cleanliness and organization.

Additional Responsibilities

• Required to maintain accurate records.
• May be required to drive forklift trucks.
• May be required to get additional training or certification.
• May provide assistance to other departments, as needed.
• May be required to participate in Small Group Improvement Activity Teams, daily Team Meetings and Team Exercise sessions.
• Required to identify opportunities for improvements and submit in accordance with Continuous Improvement Program.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Complies with the requirements of the company's ISO 9001 Quality Management System (when required).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, climb, bend and kneel on a regular basis.
• Regular manual dexterity/coordination: hand/eye movements, motor control.
• Regular visual effort: concentrated reading of documentation or close viewing of computer displays.
• Able to push, pull and lift up to 50lbs. on an occasional basis.

Potential Hazards

• Employee may be exposed to hazardous substances including a variety of petroleum-based products, cleaning solvents, etc. on a regular basis.
• Employee may be exposed to sharp (cutting) tools on a regular basis.

Competencies necessary to perform this job

• Time Management - Effective time management skills to independently complete tasks with minimal disruption to company users.
• Organization – Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and maintain a smooth work flow.
• Teamwork – Ability to work closely with a variety of employees while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Problem Solving – Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Communication – Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Ability to ask detailed questions to comprehend requests.
• Safety and Security – Follow safety policies/plans created by the company; utilize tools and equipment in a safe and proper manner.
• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure paint booth, oven, and wash bays are working properly.
• Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Required Education/Experience/Skills

• High School graduate, or equivalent.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills

• Additional vocational training or certification in painting is a plus.

Certifications, Licenses or Registrations Required/Preferred

• This position does not require any special certifications, licenses, or registrations.

UNITED STATES Employee Acknowledgement:

I understand this is not meant to be an all-inclusive job description, but does highlight the majority of expectations for this position. Management reserves the right to change this description as necessary.

I also understand that my employment with Parts ASAP (and affiliates) is an "at-will" status and may be terminated at any time with or without cause by the company or me. This job description does not constitute an employment contract nor does it guarantee employment for any length of time.

I have received this Job Description and I understand that it is my responsibility to perform these duties as requested and within compliance of company policy.

Employee Signature Date

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