PAINTER I

Summary Prepare and paint units for production at Thompson Pump & Manufacturing Co., Inc. (TPM), Port Orange Headquarters. Determine proper color for unit. Wash, sand and prepare frame for painting. Clean, prime and cut-in frame. Check paint line for completed units from test facility for green ribbon, indicating that the unit has been tested and is ready for painting. Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work area. Responsible for maintaining proper attendance. Send unit to New Production for final assembly. Select appropriate coatings, paints, or sprays, or prepare them by mixing substances according to formulas, using automated paint mixing equipment. Hold or position spray guns to direct spray onto articles. Fill hoppers, reservoirs, troughs, or pans with material used to coat, paint, or spray, using conveyors or pails. Start and stop operation of machines, using levers or buttons. Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections, or by using viscometers. Attach hoses or nozzles to machines, using wrenches and pliers, and make adjustments to obtain the proper dispersion of spray. Turn dials, handwheels, valves, or switches to regulate conveyor speeds, machine temperature, air pressure and circulation, and the flow or spray of coatings or paints. Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects or deviations from standards, and make adjustments as necessary. Perform test runs to ensure that equipment is set up properly. Clean machines, related equipment, and work areas, using water, solvents and other cleaning aids. Examine, measure, weigh, or test sample products to ensure conformance to specifications Thread or feed items or products through or around machine rollers and dryers. Weigh or measure chemicals, coatings, or paints before adding them to machines. Set up and operate machines to paint or coat products with such materials as silver and copper solution, rubber, paint, glaze, oil, or rustproofing materials. Operate auxiliary machines or equipment used in coating or painting processes. Remove materials, parts, or workpieces from painting or coating machines, using hand tools. Record operational data on specified forms. Prepare and apply stencils, computer-generated decals, or other decorative items to finished products. Transfer completed items or products from machines to drying or storage areas, using handcarts, handtrucks, or cranes. Start pumps to mix solutions and fill tanks. Place items or products on feedracks, spindles, or reel strands to coat, paint, or spray them, using hands, hoists, or truck lifts. Attach and align machine parts such as rollers, guides, brushes, and blades, using hand tools. Paint small items and perform touch-up painting, using paint brushes Qualifications High School diploma or GED Trade school graduate preferred Basic math skills. Proficient in the use of precision measuring devices. Must be able to read and understand Thompson Pump & Manufacturing Co., Inc. Employee Handbook. One to two years of professional painting preferred. Various types of spray painting techniques. #J-18808-Ljbffr