Powder Coat Painter I - Entry Level/Trainee - Day Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Key Responsibilities:

· Assist with powder coating and painting tasks under the direction of a P2-level painter or higher.

· Follow established quality requirements for assigned work-center tasks.

· Organize parts by model number, unit number, or job number.

· Locate parts on fabrication plans and verify that required work has been completed.

· Complete required fabrication plan sign-offs after verifying part completion.

· Operate a pressure washer and follow the established washing process to properly clean parts.

· Lift and handle parts weighing up to 40 pounds when hanging parts for processing.

· Work with team members to safely handle and lift larger parts.

· Organize finished parts by the appropriate model number, unit number, or job number.

· Produce identification tags and use punches to properly identify parts.

· Safely operate crane equipment after completing required crane training.

· Safely clean equipment using approved solvents and established cleaning procedures.

· Properly use and store tools required for work-center operations.

· Maintain the work center in accordance with established 5S requirements.

· Work safely around forklift and crane operations and follow designated aisles, work zones, and storage areas.

· Operate power/hand tools, measuring devices, and instruments used for assembly.

· Adhere to established work schedules, break periods, and company policies regarding phone use, smoking, music, and general workplace conduct.

· Use required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, masks, safety shoes, and other work-center-specific PPE.

· Understand and follow quality standards and workmanship requirements for assigned tasks and responsibilities.

· Education: High School Diploma/GED required

· Experience: One year of continuous experience in a manufacturing environment required; experience as a Paint Powder Coater preferred.

· Reading Ability: Must be able to read and understand English

Skills:

· Ability to follow verbal and written work instructions and established procedures.

· Basic ability to read fabrication plans and identify parts by model, unit, or job number.

· Ability to operate a pressure washer and follow established part-cleaning processes.

· Basic knowledge of powder coat quality requirements.

· Ability to safely use power tools/hand tools and properly store work-center tools.

· Ability to safely work around forklifts, cranes, and other material-handling equipment.

· Ability to learn and safely operate crane equipment after required training.

· Understanding of PPE, shop safety, and 5S requirements.

· Ability to lift and handle parts weighing up to 40 pounds and work with team members to handle larger parts.

· Ability to work effectively with others and receive direction from more experienced powder coat painters.

· Provide flexible support across all production areas as needed.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, lift and/or move up to 40 lbs., bend, use hands, and fingers for 8 + hours. (Overtime may be required)

Medical, dental & vision · 401(k) with company match · company-paid life insurance · 10 paid holidays · wellness program & health club reimbursement · safety shoe & glasses reimbursement · discretionary annual bonus