Booth Operator (Paint)

ECOPLASTIC AMERICA CORPORATION•Register, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Controls paint operation and equipment (including robots), monitors and maintains process parameters to ensure production standards, quality standards, and customer requirements are met. Utilizes 'wet layer inspection' booths to inspect spray patterns, coverage, and paint quality. Analyzes and corrects deviations to improve equipment OEE, deploys paint standards during the production shift, and starts/stops the paint line according to the production plan and safety rules. Checks quality and conformity of the application process, applies maintenance procedures for robots and paint equipment, and minimizes stops of the paint line process. Contributes to root cause analysis for paint defects, collaborates with the process team for action plans, and implements corrective actions. Continuously follows up and optimizes paint consumption. May relieve team members for breaks, performs preventive maintenance checks, keeps equipment clean, and follows standard procedures. Performs duties safely using required PPE, supports safety and quality policies, and performs other duties as instructed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to constantly stand and walk on metal grates, metal floors, and or concrete during 10-hour shift
Ability to frequently lift 20-lbs individually
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 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.
2-years previous manufacturing experience, preferred
2 years paint application experience, preferred.
Understanding knowledge of proper spray patterns.
Ability to read and interpret work orders.

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 spay patterns, coverage, and to ensure paint quality.
Analyzes and corrects deviations in such a way that equipment OEE is improved.
Deploys paints standards during the production shift.
Starts and stops the paint line according to production plan and safety rules.
Checks 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 process team to set up action plan, and implement corrective actions within a timely manner.
Follows up and optimizes continuously paint consumption (primer, basecoat, clear coat, hardeners, and 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.