Finishing/Wet Spray Operations Technician

Geater Machining & Manufacturing, Co.•Independence, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wet Spray Technician mixes, prepares, and applies paint, ink, and other coating agents to products or materials to enhance their appearance and/or provide corrosion resistance in accordance with manufacturing and NADCAP requirements. The role involves preparing and masking parts, applying coatings to product specifications, verifying finished work, completing quality documentation, and maintaining a high standard of defect-free production. The technician works in a temperature-controlled manufacturing environment near moving mechanical parts and alongside others working in close proximity. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Read, write, and speak English fluently.
Operate and use required tools and equipment safely.
Interpret instructions provided in written, oral, or schedule form.
Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
Calculate figures and formulas relevant to the work area.
Be computer literate.
Be flexible in a fast-paced environment where the product being produced may change quickly.
Work well in a team environment, demonstrate good communication skills, maintain a positive attitude, and show a willingness to learn.
Record of a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk; use fingers, hands, and arms to handle, grip, and grasp objects, controls, parts, and tools, operate equipment, and reach, push, and pull.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance.
Have vision of 20/25 with or without glasses and hearing sufficient to understand one-on-one conversations, with mechanical assistance if necessary.

Nice To Haves

Six months to one year of related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and specifications to determine part preparation and de-preparation requirements.
Mix paints and inks with the proper thinner solution to achieve the correct consistency for application and touch-ups.
Apply paint in accordance with product requirements.
Mask and clean parts.
Select holding fixtures, attachments, accessories, and materials for proper paint application.
Verify finished workpieces against specifications and blueprints using appropriate measuring devices, including calipers.
Use appropriate safety equipment, including turning on fans and wearing respirators, gloves, and safety glasses.
Clean equipment with solvents at the end of a run or when changing materials.
Confer with engineers, production personnel, supervisors, or others to resolve preparation and de-preparation problems.
Complete applicable quality forms and follow NADCAP requirements.
Submit change requests as needed to help keep production times competitive.
Produce work with no defects to help maintain a high standard of quality.