Booth Operator (Paint) (4345)

ECOPLASTIC AMERICA CORPORATION•Register, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paint Booth Operator will be responsible for safely operating and overseeing the C02, Flame, Primer, Basecoat, and/or Clearcoat booths in the cleanroom of the Paint Department. Expectations include setting up and maintaining booth parameters, paint guns, and atomizers as directed by the paint process engineer, and daily maintenance of all cleanroom equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to constantly stand and walk on metal grates, metal floors, and or concrete during a 10-hour shift
2 years of previous manufacturing experience, preferred
2 years of paint application experience, preferred.
Understanding knowledge of proper spray patterns.
Ability to read and interpret work orders.
Ability to frequently lift 20 lbs.
Ability to take supervision and follow all policies and procedures
Familiar with operating power tools
Attention to detail and good time management skills
Electrical or mechanical background in industrial and automated systems
Ability to perform physical job duties, which may include bending, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting.
Ability to constantly stand and walk on concrete floors wearing safety boots during an 8-hour shift.
Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above).
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Knowledge of safety protocols and a commitment to a SAFETY-FIRST culture.

Nice To Haves

Previous automotive paint experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Controls paint operation and equipment (including robots)
Monitor and maintain the process parameters, ensuring production standards, quality standards, and customer requirements are met.
Utilize the ‘wet layer inspection’ booths to inspect spray patterns, coverage, and to ensure paint quality.
Analyzes and corrects deviations in such a way that equipment OEE is improved.
Deploys paint standards during the production shift.
Starts and stops the paint line according to the production plan and safety rules.
Checks the quality and conformity of the application process according to quality requirements and procedures
Applies maintenance procedures for robots and all paint equipment (guns, atomizers, jigs…)
Minimizes stops of the paint line process.
Contributes to root cause analysis in the case of paint defects, collaborates with the process team to set up an action plan, and implements corrective actions in a timely manner.
Follows up and optimizes continuously paint consumption (primer, basecoat, clear coat, hardeners, solvents, rinsing solvents…)
May relieve fellow team members for their breaks.
Make all necessary preventive maintenance checks for paint equipment.
Keep equipment clean and dust-free.
Follow standard procedures to ensure tasks are completed correctly.
Perform duties in a safe manner using all required personal protective equipment.
Support safety and quality policy by maintaining a neat and organized work area, encouraging 5S through the cleanliness at the line.
Perform other duties or work in other areas as instructed to balance workloads or meet production needs.