Paint Technician

Flex-N-Gate • Southfield, MI

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Painter is a member of the X-Cel Industries Team. He/She sprays a wide variety of parts with different coatings to produce a specific finish. This position involves responsibilities in four (4) key areas: Paint/Quality, Safety, Production, and Housekeeping. Painter performs equipment maintenance and related assignments such as cleaning paint booths and related apparatus, per process parameters or Supervisor direction. The Painter position is the vital part of the Paint Department. There are strong relationships with both the Quality Assurance and Production departments by communicating results from the process constantly. As a team member this position is expected to fully cooperate with any other members for the mutual benefit of the company or our customers. This includes activities that may not be included in this Job Description.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• A commitment to pursue the above.
• Previous experience a plus.

Nice To Haves

• No loose clothing, hair, or jewelry.
• No smoking (except in designated areas).
• Cell phones are not to be used in the facility unless you are in the break area.
• Report all accidents to your Supervisor no matter how minor (no exceptions).

Responsibilities

• Meet all operating safety rules in accordance with X-Cel and local safety regulations.
• Safely handling and processing of materials including raw, processed chemicals, and hazardous waste.
• Ensure all paints and chemicals are stored, transported and handled correctly at all times.
• Understand all ISO/IATF, Customer & X-Cel quality standards relating to everything you do.
• Understand the different surface class definitions: Class “A”, Class “B”, Class “C” and Class “D”.
• Procure the work order, process parameter sheet, paint and parts.
• Relay any nonconformances identified in any area to your direct Manager/Supervisor.
• Complete all required documents accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist in training new painters.
• Assist paint mixer as needed.
• Take a proactive role in troubleshooting and correcting paint related defects.
• Submit a QAS to improve areas or suggest changes.
• Key operator for all spraybooth paint application equipment (Robots, Paint Mix, PLC Controls, etc.).
• Verify operation and functionality of all associated Paint application equipment.
• Be at your workstation at all times to ensure 100% efficiency (expect breaks).
• Perform painting per work instructions, process parameter, and Supervisor direction.
• It is your responsibility to keep your workstation, paint booth, and paint equipment clean.
• You will be asked to help clean other portions of your plant.
• You are responsible for cleaning up after yourself while on breaks (i.e. cans, bottles, wrappers, etc.).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What This Job Offers

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