Paint Line Technician - 2nd Shift

Eaton Corporation • Nacogdoches, TX

34d • $20

About The Position

Perform a broad variety of tasks as required to maintain the performance levels for the paint lines and washers which is used to prime and finish paint transformers and components. Major duties include lab analysis, material handling, data collection, and data operation of some production support equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Works from quality and productions standards.
• Ability to maintain documentation using NFOI, Standard Work, VOP, and engineering control documents.
• Throrough knowledge and understanding of assigned product lines and associated work centers.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend written materials related to safety, quality, and operating instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to advocate for quality and zero defects to operators and ensure no shortcuts are taken.
• Abide by Eaton's Philsophy and Values.
• Adhere to proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection with additional PPE as required by job function.
• Work efficiently in hot enviornments and tolerate loud noises.
• Lift up to 40 lbs.
• Perform physical tasks such as frequent bending, stooping, twisting, grabbing, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and use both hands and upper extremities to lift / lower materials and perform tasks of a repetitive nature with or without reasonable accomodation.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant work experienced preferred
• Previous experience in manufacturing preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct, interpret, and record results of laboratory analysis for paints, washer chemicals, and other materials used to prime and finish paint transformers and components.
• Move, handle, and mix paints, washer chemicals and other materials as needed to perform process diagnostics and to replenish materials at point of use.
• Collect and record process data including chemical concentration, fluid viscosity, coating thickness, process pressures, flow rates, temperatures, paint gloss and hardness, solvent usage, wastewater discharges, and other similar data. This also includes creating weekly reports to support EHS and MESH requirements.
• Duties require the ability to follow detail written instructions.
• Works closely with manufacturing engineering and various suppliers during periods of experimentation.
• Operator is exposed to paint solvent and chemical fumes such as paints, thinners, solvents, varnish, acids, caustics etc., which have been defined as hazardous materials.
• Required to attend annual training on hazardous waste management.
• Perform preventative maintenance requirements and minor repairs which includes plugged pumps, changing e-coat filter bags, and cleaning bath stages on all lines. This will often require work within a confined space and must follow confined space entry procedures.
• Required to attend annual training on confinded space.
• Control the operation of some production support equipment, such as wastewater system, and de-ionized water system. Load and label hazardous waste and drums.
• Actively participates in problem-solving processes, contributing to efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement within the organization.
• Adhere to safety protocols, ensures efficient material handling, housekeeping practices (5S+), and company policies and procedures.
• Perform other manufacturing duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees