Paint Shop - Utility Operator 2:00pm - 10:30pm

Federal Signal Openings•University Park, IL

1d•$19 - $25

About The Position

The Paint Shop Utility Operator prepares and mixes powder and other coating materials to match standardized colors, consistencies, and viscosities for spray finishing parts and products of varying sizes and configurations. The operator adjusts powder-pot pressure and airflow and ensures drying temperature and conveyor speed are set appropriately for the area being coated, material viscosity, and atmospheric conditions. The role includes operating and maintaining an automated paint system and supporting coating, preparation, and production processes. The operator cleans guns, nozzles, and equipment with appropriate solvents or cleaning materials, changes nozzles as needed, and prepares surfaces for coating. When rotating through assignments, the operator loads and unloads parts on a conveyor, inspects them for defects or damage, checks coating finish quality and appearance, and places protective materials around parts before packaging to prevent finish damage. In the Prep Area, the operator cleans and prepares parts, monitors solution levels, takes samples, and performs calculations for prep-tank titration. The operator also closes and releases demand-flow items to production and uses a computer to document non-conforming material and perform cycle counts. The position requires following safety rules and maintaining a clean, orderly work area. Other related duties may be assigned. This position is based at Federal Signal in University Park. The posted shift is 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The wage range is $19.46–$24.99 per hour, plus a $1 shift differential.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to use hand and power tools and other material-handling equipment.
Ability to use a computer and web-based systems.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and follow verbal and written work instructions.
Ability to perform work safely and follow safety policies, rules, and regulations.

Responsibilities

Prepare and mix powder and other coating materials to match standardized colors, consistencies, and viscosities.
Check pressures and adjust airflow for powder pots; set drying temperature and conveyor speed according to the area being coated, viscosities, and atmospheric conditions.
Clean guns, nozzles, and equipment using proper solvents or other cleaning materials; change nozzles as required.
Prepare surfaces for coating as necessary.
Load and unload parts on the conveyor during rotation, checking parts for defects or damage.
Check coating finish for proper baking and appearance to meet quality standards.
Place prescribed protective material between and around parts in containers to prevent finishes from being marred.
Clean and prepare parts in the Prep Area for finishing processes.
Check and maintain solution levels needed for high-quality finished products.
Take samples and perform calculations for prep-tank titration.
Close and release demand-flow items to production.
Use a computer to write up non-conforming material and perform cycle counts.
Operate and maintain the automated paint system.
Follow safety rules and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Perform other related duties as assigned.