Paint Line Technician - 2nd Shift

Eaton Corporation•Nacogdoches, TX

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number. We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
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
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
Adhere to proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
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