Paint- Youth Apprentice

Youth Apprenticeship Opportunity

Are you a high school junior or senior and are interested in learning new skills to jump start your career after graduation? A youth apprenticeship is a great opportunity to gain new skills and get paid while still in school! Ek's complete manufacturing division crafts complex parts and assemblies through expert fabrication, welding, powder coating, machining, assembly, and testing processes in state-of-the-art facilities using cutting-edge equipment. We believe our success starts with our team and is amplified by our ambition, ingenuity, and continuous investment in our most valuable asset, our people.

Under the direct supervision of a mentor, you will assist the paint department by performing the following duties:

• Loads and unloads parts onto the paint line per instructions on paint line monitor.
• Masks parts per instructions on the monitor.
• Packages parts properly for safe shipment to the customer and counts parts accurately while packaging.
• Paints parts consistent to customer and internal quality needs.
• Applies powder per recommended standard mill thickness, per instructions on the paint line monitor or quality sign off sheet.
• Reads and understands paint inspection equipment including film gauges, delta e-meter, gloss meter, and is able to visually inspect parts.
• Maintains equipment in top working condition and clean at all times.
• Operates and understands pressure washing systems to effectively wash iron phosphate parts for proper adhesion.
• Completes paperwork as required, quality sign off sheets as well as signing of the job travelers.
• Cleans and organizes work area.
• Assists the paint line supervisor or leadsperson with any other duties as required.

Education: High school junior or senior enrolled in a related tech ed class. Are you ready to learn a new trade and work with some pretty awesome people? If so, apply today!