Manufacturing Industrial Painter (Metal)

PowerSecure, Inc.•Asheboro, NC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Painter Technician is responsible for preparing and painting components and parts to quality and safety standards to prepare for shipping. This role requires knowledge of safe work practices, paint waste disposal, and storage guidelines. The technician will also be involved in disassembling and reassembling paint guns, troubleshooting paint systems, and performing quality inspections. Communication and cooperation with engineering, manufacturing, and quality departments are essential for ensuring quality compliance and continuous product improvement. The painter's main responsibility is to prepare parts and/or assemblies for painting, mix and apply paint, and inspect paint mill thickness. They will also monitor material levels, ensure equipment maintenance, and communicate with the paint vendor and supervisor for process improvements and to report material shortages and equipment needs. Level 1 performance expectations include training on the Powder Coat Line, demonstrating competency in reading documents and attention to detail, completing work in a timely fashion, and being knowledgeable about department procedures.

Requirements

HS diploma or equivalency preferred. A combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered.
Previous painting experience, 6 months – 5 years, mixing and applying an automotive grade, three-part epoxy paint on small and large assemblies required.
Ability to read and communicate in English.
Ability to read and interpret documents, work instructions, UL Standard, written directions.
Ability to use the computer and enter information in database.
Knowledge of measurement tools, tape measures.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Forklift experience moving large components.

Nice To Haves

Manual dexterity to operate digital equipment, including computers and PLC’s, protective relays, controllers, and other such equipment with small fine buttons and operators.

Responsibilities

Prepare and paint components and parts to quality and safety standards.
Knowledge of safe work practices.
Knowledge of paint waste disposal and clean up guidelines.
Knowledge of paint storage guidelines.
Disassemble and reassemble paint guns.
Assist with troubleshooting issues with paint gun, paint pump and paint booth systems.
Knowledge of general painting practices.
Attention to detail.
Ability to communicate and discuss issues with peers and leaders.
Knowledge of quality inspection.
Excellent organizational skills.
Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures.
Comply with legal regulations.
Understand the equipment, standards, and general manufacturing practices in the Generator enclosure and power switchgear product areas.
Identify and follow proper procedure for all non-conforming material.
Assist in ensuring all non-conforming reports (NCR) are tracked and recorded.
Communication and cooperation with the engineering, manufacturing, and quality department to ensure quality compliance and continual product improvement.
Prepare parts and /or assemblies for painting.
Prepare/mix paint (primer and topcoat) and apply paint to parts and assemblies to company quality and safety standards.
Inspect wet and dry paint mill thickness to ensure it meets company expectations for desired paint life.
Monitor material levels and report any shortages/issues to his/her supervisor.
Ensure that equipment is maintained, cleaned, and serviced on regular schedules.
Communicate with paint vendor and supervisor to assist with process improvements.
Communicate with the production supervisor with concerns of material shortages and equipment needs.
Trained how to load and unload the Powder Coat Line.
Demonstrates competency in reading applicable documents and a fine attention to detail.
Completes work in a timely fashion.
Knowledgeable about all required department procedures.