PAINT PREP | 3RD SHIFT (Schedule: Four 10-hour Shifts)

WEILER INC • Knoxville, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Prepares surface of materials and manages the curing ovens by performing the following duties. Cleans and prepares surfaces of articles to be painted. Manages curing oven and identifies quality issues with the paint. Applies masking to parts and machines before final painting. Removes masking from parts when painting is done. Cleans wash bay, tanks, hoses, nozzles, drying chamber, paint fixtures, hooks, and other assorted equipment. Loads and moves materials to work area and transports painted articles to and from drying oven. Monitors the soap and phosphatizes in the wash mix to assure quality. Removes imperfections in the pre-paint finish utilizing orbital and manual sanding equipment. Works in a safe manner at all times, following all safety guidelines.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Paint Specific Right-to-Know Training
• Weiler Forklift Operating Certificate
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both over the phone and in person.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend documents and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information to internal and external individuals and groups.
• Ability to display active listening skills and ask the appropriate questions.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Regularly required to stand; walk; push; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Frequently is required to climb or balance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Fork Truck Driver when needed in the area.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and prepares surfaces of articles to be painted.
• Manages curing oven and identifies quality issues with the paint.
• Applies masking to parts and machines before final painting.
• Removes masking from parts when painting is done.
• Cleans wash bay, tanks, hoses, nozzles, drying chamber, paint fixtures, hooks, and other assorted equipment.
• Loads and moves materials to work area and transports painted articles to and from drying oven.
• Monitors the soap and phosphatizes in the wash mix to assure quality.
• Removes imperfections in the pre-paint finish utilizing orbital and manual sanding equipment.
• Works in a safe manner at all times, following all safety guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED