Responsible for operating and overseeing the automated paint line for structural steel beams. Ensures proper coating application, equipment functionality, and quality control throughout the painting process.
Make sure the paint thickness and color match what the customer ordered.
Take care of the pre-treatment process and check that the baking oven is working correctly.
You are responsible for making sure the paint job looks good and meets the customer’s expectations.
Prevent powder waste
Collect leftover powder that doesn’t meet standards and put it in the correct plastic bags
Prepare for the color change ahead of time whenever possible (get the new powder ready, provide it to the other painter, make sure there’s minimal powder left in the booth, wear PPE, and empty the powder tanks as much as you can).
One painter cleans the cabin, paint guns, camera, walls, and high-voltage nozzle
The other painter blows out the gun hoses, replaces the powder tank, cleans the transfer pipes, and cleans the cyclone
Reconnect the powder collector to the bottom of the filters for standard colors
Visually inspect welds for defects
Perform Tory control checks
Scrape and clean the paint booth
Check and clean the bath filters
Monitor and control furnace temperatures
Find powder in storage, Return unused powder, Record your workstation number
The AWL 3 painter supports the main operator during production changeovers.
Maintenance of powder tanks (offline)
Clean
Open powder pumps and control injector with caliber
Controlling venturi
Checking compressed air tips
Control suction nozzle.
Check fluidization plate.
Cleaning + order and cleanliness of the line. Each team has one area per 2 weeks to clean.
Maintenance help with some troubleshooting (basic), change of guns, manual help.
At the beginning of the shift, the painter consults the main operator to anticipate color changes.
You perform the 5S audits according to the instructions
Follow all safety rules
Check paint quality and smooth out any issues to meet thickness and adhesion standards
How to operate machines, ovens, baths, and pumps
How to set paint guns (voltage and air flow)
How to use and adjust paint settings
Basic safety for explosive risks and fire systems (ATEX)
How to check pH in the degreasing bath
PTO, sick leave, & paid holidays
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance