Painter II

Painter II

The Painter II is an entry-level role responsible for performing powder-coating and surface-preparation tasks to finish parts according to company and customer specifications.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Set and operate coating systems by establishing required parameters and running spray guns, booths, and ovens while monitoring equipment performance.
• Apply and cure powder coatings by following established processes, verifying cure times and temperatures, and ensuring coating integrity throughout the production cycle.
• Inspect finished parts using visual checks, first-piece inspections, and film-thickness gauges to confirm coating quality, documenting production as required.
• Support production flow by loading and unloading parts and performing material-handling tasks as needed.
• All other duties assigned.

Other Responsibilities

• To ensure Kelvion's Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, is incorporated into every product we produce.
• Follow all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Vision and Values, Operational Framework

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Must pass Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)
• Must be able to wear respirator
• Ability to understand powder-coating steps including surface preparation and proper application technique
• Ability to set and adjust coating equipment such as spray guns, booths, and ovens to meet process requirements.
• Ability to set and adjust equipment settings for spray guns, booths, and ovens
• Ability to perform surface-prep tasks using required tools and equipment such as media-blasting equipment or grinders.

Education and Experience (Required Levels)

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 1 – 2 years of powder coating experience

Physical Requirements

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; reach with hands, arms, and shoulders. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee occasionally will be required hand lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position may require occasional work in outdoor environments and exposure to outside elements, including varying temperatures, weather conditions, noise, dust, and uneven walking surfaces. The employee may be required to move between indoor and outdoor work areas as needed while following all safety procedures and wearing required personal protective equipment.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.