Paint Line Operator

Steffes•Shelby, NC

About The Position

This position applies paint products in accordance with customer specifications and requirements. The operator follows standard work, training guides, procedures, acceptance criteria, build boards, and Kanban requirements to meet customer and QMS expectations. The role uses and maintains paint spray equipment, sanding equipment, and hand tools, and reports inconsistencies or defects in materials, products, or equipment. The operator contributes to a positive, collaborative work atmosphere and supports the company’s strategic, quality, safety, and environmental health and safety objectives. The role requires completing work independently and to productivity expectations while communicating with customers, suppliers, coworkers, management, and visitors. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Ability to use paint spray equipment, sanding equipment, and various hand tools.
Ability to learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions within a workflow.
Ability to communicate with visitors and complete tasks in situations with speed or productivity quotas.
Ability to walk and stand for significant periods.
Ability to work in tight spaces, potentially less than 30 inches.
Ability to lift 70 pounds from floor to waist, carry 50 pounds, and push or pull up to 100 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders or stairs.
Ability to stoop, crouch, kneel, bend, and handle, feel, and grip objects for most activities.
Visual acuity sufficient to inspect work before and after completion.
Ability to work under internal and external environmental conditions.
Demonstrate customer service and conduct consistent with the Steffes Code of Conduct and Core Values.
Follow applicable EHS training, procedures, standard work, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

Apply paint products in accordance with customer and QMS specifications and requirements.
Follow and understand standard work, training guides, procedures, and acceptance criteria.
Use paint spray equipment, sanding equipment, and various hand tools.
Maintain and clean spray guns and related equipment.
Follow and understand build boards and Kanban system requirements.
Report inconsistencies or defects in materials, products, or equipment.
Promote a positive work atmosphere through collaborative communication with customers, suppliers, coworkers, and management.
Help the company meet its strategic, quality, and safety objectives.
Comply with EHS training and identified procedures or standard work, report EHS incidents or concerns promptly, and contribute to the EHS program.
Participate in job-specific training and complete work according to standard work, processes, and procedures; notify a supervisor when work cannot be completed as required.
Demonstrate and support the Steffes Code of Conduct, policies, and procedures, including professionalism, quality, punctuality, and promoting a positive image of the company and its products.