Paint Prep Technician

Shift 1 (United States of America)

As a Paint Preparation Associate youll help make sure parts and equipment are ready for painting so production can stay on track. Youll do steady hands-on work that prevents rework and helps the team deliver quality results. Youll join Schenck a Coperion brand part of Hillenbrand in Sabetha Kansas. We build equipment used in industrial manufacturing and your careful prep work will help keep our products consistent safe and ready for the next step.

WHAT YOULL DO:

• Clean parts before painting using approved cleaners and tools and follow safety rules for chemicals and waste.
• Mask off areas that should not be painted by using tape covers or plugs and keep surfaces free from dirt oil and dust.
• Hang rack or place parts on fixtures the right way so painters can coat them evenly and safely.
• Install basic parts or hardware before painting by following step-by-step work instructions.
• Move and stage parts or units on skids or in staging areas so the right items are ready when needed.
• Handle and dispose of used solvents rags and other materials the right way to meet environmental and plant requirements.
• Check your work as you go report problems (damage missing parts wrong masking or safety hazards) and keep your area clean using 5S habits.

TEAM:

• Youll work with paint assembly material handling and quality teammates and youll share updates so work moves smoothly. Youll treat people with respect speak up about safety or quality concerns and help create a workplace where everyone can do good work and belong.

THE EXPERIENCE SKILLS AND ABILITIES NEEDED:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to do hands-on work in a manufacturing or production area including repetitive tasks.
• Ability to follow written work instructions and match what youre doing to the work order.
• Comfort using basic hand tools tape and masking materials and willingness to learn new methods.
• Ability to work safely around chemicals and solvents and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) every day.
• Ability to stand walk bend and lift or position parts safely during your shift.
• Attention to detail to keep parts clean masked correctly and ready for painting.
• Basic communication skills to ask questions report issues and work well with others.

If youre interested in joining the team submit an application to be considered.

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Who we are:

Coperion () is a global industry and technology leader in process technology serving a variety of end markets including plastics plastics recycling food pet food pharmaceuticals cosmetics chemical battery and mineral industries. Every day our teams of experts create individual high-quality process technologies and systems optimized for the best end products highest efficiency and sustainability. Coperion is a business unit of Hillenbrand.

Hillenbrand () is a global industrial company that provides highly engineered mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large attractive end markets including durable plastics food and recycling. Guided by our Purpose Shape What Matters For Tomorrow we pursue excellence collaboration and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates customers communities and other stakeholders.

EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individuals age race color sex religion national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment email us your email please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand everyone is welcome to apply and Shape What Matters for Tomorrow.

Required Experience:

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