Paint Line Operator

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: PAINT LINE OPERATOR

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: Under the direction of the Paint Production Lead, independently perform powder coating applications while actively supporting all daily powder line operations, including masking, hanging, palletizing, and staging. Maintain equipment, documentation, and production flow in accordance with quality standards.

CORE VALUES: The following list of Core Values and Behaviors are necessary to meet the minimum requirements:

TEAMWORK

• Help each other succeed
• Communicate clearly and directly, listen well
• Encourage teammates
• Blameless problem solving

HONESTY AND INTEGRITY

• Honor your commitments
• Do the right thing
• Consistent in your attitudes and actions

LEAN

• Improve processes
• Open to new ideas
• Share information, and teach
• Expose issues

NUMBERS FOCUSED

• Deliver results
• Analyze data for improvement
• Take ownership and accountability
• Work smarter, not harder

EXCELLENCE

• Exhibit passion in serving customers
• Contribute solutions
• Sense of urgency
• Be the best at what you do
• Seek knowledge

FUN

• Be positive
• Celebrate achievements
• Don’t take yourself too seriously

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES:

Essential

• Read and interpret customer blueprints to properly mask and plug customer identified features
• Properly use diagnostic equipment to verify coating quality
• Prepare surfaces for painting, which may include sanding, masking and cleaning
• Remove masking and plugs of production parts exiting the cure oven
• Hang and remove production parts from chain line
• Inspect painted products for quality and ensure they meet specifications
• Manage inventory of paint, coatings, and other supplies
• Adhere to safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• Execute routine housekeeping to maintain a clean and debris free department
• Communicate clearly and in a timely manner with supervisor, lead, and co-workers
• Willing to work overtime when needed
• Maintain the responsibilities of the ISO 9001 system in accordance with the requirements defined in the Quality Manual, and Procedure Level documentation
• Participate actively and positively in Lean activities

Non-Essential

• Assist in manufacturing when necessary
• Maintain work area in a clean and organized manner
• All other duties assigned

REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor

WORKS WITH: Future Form Team Members

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

Follow all OSHA safety regulations and those set by Future Form Manufacturing

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

Essential

• Possess basic computer knowledge
• Detail oriented
• Good verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow direction both written and verbal
• Manual dexterity

Beneficial

• High school graduate plus relevant vocational training
• Thorough knowledge of the various types of paint equipment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

Sit 25%, Stand 25%, Walk 15%, Bend 8%, Squat 8%, Lift 10%, Twist 4%, Kneel 1%, Reach Above Shoulder 1%, Climb 1%, Drive 1%, Push/Pull 1%.

Maximum (minutes): Sit 90, Stand 90, Walk 15, Bend 30, Squat 30, Lift 30, Twist 20, Kneel 5, Reach Above Shoulder 15, Climb 5, Drive 5, Push/Pull 15.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis. Must have normal vision (with or without corrective lenses) and hearing (with or without corrective hearing aids).

Working Environment: Production environment; Industrial ovens and miscellaneous heating equipment running continuously. High noise level exceeding 85 Db in some areas. Exposure to dusty powder, heat with no air conditioning, and cold.

This position will require drug testing per company policy.

Monday - Thursday 12:00pm to 10:30pm