Paint Technician

Painter

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in "Automotive News." A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Scope

The Painter is a member of the X-Cel Industries Team. He/She sprays a wide variety of parts with different coatings to produce a specific finish. This position involves responsibilities in four (4) key areas: Paint/Quality, Safety, Production, and Housekeeping. Painter performs equipment maintenance and related assignments such as cleaning paint booths and related apparatus, per process parameters or Supervisor direction.

Relationships

The Painter position is the vital part of the Paint Department. There are strong relationships with both the Quality Assurance and Production departments by communicating results from the process constantly. As a team member this position is expected to fully cooperate with any other members for the mutual benefit of the company or our customers. This includes activities that may not be included in this Job Description.

Key Responsibilities

Safety:

• Meet all operating safety rules in accordance with X-Cel and local safety regulations.
• Safely handling and processing of materials including raw, processed chemicals, and hazardous waste.
• No loose clothing, hair, or jewelry.
• No smoking (except in designated areas).
• Cell phones are not to be used in the facility unless you are in the break area.
• Report all accidents to your Supervisor no matter how minor (no exceptions).
• Ensure all paints and chemicals are stored, transported and handled correctly at all times.

Paint/Quality:

• Understand all ISO/IATF, Customer & X-Cel quality standards relating to everything you do. Understand the Quality Policy Statement and how you contribute to it.
• Understand the different surface class definitions: Class "A", Class "B", Class "C" and Class "D".
• Procure the work order, process parameter sheet, paint and parts.
• Relay any nonconformances identified in any area to your direct Manager/Supervisor.

Complete all required documents accurately and in a timely manner.

• Assist in training new painters.
• Assist paint mixer as needed.
• Take a proactive role in troubleshooting and correcting paint related defects.
• Submit a QAS to improve areas or suggest changes.
• Key operator for all spraybooth paint application equipment (Robots, Paint Mix, PLC Controls, etc.)
• Verify operation and functionality of all associated Paint application equipment.

Production:

• You are one (1) person of a team. The rest of the team depends on you to perform your job accurately, each day.
• Be at your workstation at all times to ensure 100% efficiency (expect breaks).
• Perform painting per work instructions, process parameter, and Supervisor direction.

Housekeeping:

• It is your responsibility to keep your workstation, paint booth, and paint equipment clean.
• You will be asked to help clean other portions of your plant.
• You are responsible for cleaning up after yourself while on breaks (i.e. cans, bottles, wrappers, etc.)

Principal Accountabilities:

• Attendance
• Paint Quality
• Safety record
• Full "team" participation in improvement activities and cross training
• Consistent efficiency (meeting all targets and goals).

Qualifications

Training

• Orientation (Company rules and regulations)
• Safety
• Contents of this job description
• X-Cel Quality Systems related to the area
• Wet Inspection
• Annual hazardous waste training per Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA)

Education

• High school diploma or GED.
• A commitment to pursue the above.

Experience:

• Previous experience a plus.

This job description is subject to periodic revision by management.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match • Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement • Paid holidays and vacation time What do our employees have to say? "It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities." "Lots of growth opportunity." "The company's young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable." Not just a job—a great place to work! Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.