Production Painter

Job Details: Job Location: Mars, PA 16046, Position Type: Full Time, Job Category: General Labor, JOB TITLE: Production Painter EMPLOYER: VAG USA, LLC | GA Industries brand DEPARTMENT: Operations - Painting REPORTS TO: Assembly Supervisor ABOUT US: GA Industries, founded in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1895, is a leader in the manufacture of valves for industrial and municipal water and wastewater industries in North America. GA Industries is owned and operated by VAG USA, LLC in Mars, Pennsylvania, USA. VAG USA, LLC is a member of Georg Fischer headquartered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. VAG USA, aka GA Industries, plays a leading role wherever water is purified, conveyed, stored, and distributed. With a robust and growing valve-focused product line, our innovative and customized solutions are used in multiple applications and industries. With a focus on the customer, we set new standards in quality and service and strive for manufacturing excellence. THE ROLE: We are currently seeking a motivated individual for our facility in Mars, Pennsylvania as a Production Painter. This position performs a range of skilled repetitive painting operations to produce quality products in a timely manner; performs operations from work instructions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Read work orders and similar documentation to stage products for painting. Prepare products for painting, including cleaning and masking the products. Prepare paint (2-part epoxy) for use in the booth and in the hand spray guns. Apply paint to various-sized parts, miscellaneous components, and valves. Operate sandblaster machines, paint booths, and hand-held paint spray guns. Operate fusion bond epoxy and oven when required (not as common). Observe paint results for quality. Make decisions regarding the acceptability of results. Troubleshoot when product appearance is less than desired. Operate and clean paint equipment, and check/adjust paint viscosity. Other duties include cleaning and maintaining the paint line, properly disposing of hazardous waste, and servicing /checking chemical levels in appropriate locations. Responsible for maintaining quality expectations and hitting daily production goals. Ability to use SAP is preferred. Assist with lean activities and continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain a clean and safe workplace. Understand and adhere to safety guidelines while working near chemicals and paint lines. Always wear required personal protective equipment while performing work. It will require wearing a mask/respirator. Perform other related duties as assigned by management. Qualifications: Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Over two years of related experience or equivalent Ability to identify colors Ability to read and understand work instructions Commitment to excellence and high standards Ability to manage priorities and workflow Acute attention to detail Ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and cautions COMPETENCIES: Problem-Solving--Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Technical Skills--Assesses strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to build knowledge and skills continuously; Shares expertise with others. Teamwork--Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Quality--Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, or crawl Frequently work near moving mechanical parts Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate during work activities The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 30 pounds Frequently required to communicate orally. Ability to use hands and fingers dexterously to operate the equipment. Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions Requires adherence to all company safety policies and the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering manufacturing or warehouse areas. EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Insurance Life Insurance Health Savings Account Matching 401K Program EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: VAG USA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr VAG USA, LLC