Painter 2Nd Shift

Painter 2nd Shift - 2:00 PM - 1:30 AM M-TH
SUMMARY: Prepares surfaces and applies epoxy and urethane wet paints to obtain high-grade finishes on parts or products.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ALL AREAS:

• Applies masking tape and or caps to protect parts and components that are not to be coated.
• Wet coats the surface of manufactured products with epoxy and urethane coatings.
• Adjust valves on spray gun to regulate width and pressure of spray.
• Pulls trigger and directs spray onto work surface to apply prime or finish coat.
• Properly cleans and maintains all spray equipment including booth maintenance.
• Make suggestions to supervisors for improvements associated with assigned work.
• Follow instructions; both written and verbal; from the lead person and production supervisors.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Inspect own work for conformity to standards.
• Assist in other areas as necessary.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are required
• Overtime, including weekends, as needed could be mandatory
• Must wear all PPE required for the specific work area
• Other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school education or General Education Diploma (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and the multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward his/her work including striving for maximum production and quality of product.
• Possess self-motivated initiative to improve quantity, quality and maximum efficiency with all co-workers.
• Ability to use the tools required (gages, guns and pumps).

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but involved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to prioritize workload and complete tasks in a timely manner Ability to multi-task as needed.
• Knowledge of proper use of safety equipment; i.e. safety glasses, ear plugs, and work boots where necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to move about the facility moving product
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 54 pounds.
• Requires long periods of standing.
• Use of hands required extensively
• Work usually takes place in a manufacturing/warehouse environment where conditions can be reflective of the outside elements.
• Full mask respirator with carbon filters or make-up air, full paint suit, and gloves must be worn at all times during the coating process to protect the painter from fumes and particles.