MTE - Paint Technician

Manchester Tank & Equipment • Campbellsville, KY

4d

About The Position

The Paint Technician is responsible for the set-up and operation of the paint booth system. The employee must also monitor the process and quality of the product and make necessary corrections to the process to maintain a steady flow of quality products to the customer.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Must be dependable and self-motivated.
• Must possess good communication skills.
• Be able to contribute to and support the existence of a positive work environment.
• Can pay attention to the operations of the machinery.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and
• Must attend, complete, and implement required in-house training.
• Must pass Manchester Tank & Equipment's respirator certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Initiate color changes per schedule.
• Inspect cylinder for visual defects.
• Inspect painted units for runs and unpainted areas.
• Operate nozzle type electrostatic painting equipment to spray positively charged paint particles onto negatively charged cylinders.
• Move switches and dials to start flow current and to activate conveyor and paint spraying equipment.
• Turn valves and observe gauges to set pressure and to control flow of paint to each spray station.
• Readjust pressure valves to control direction and pattern of spray and to correct flaws in coating.
• Clean paint from ceiling and walls of booth and from disks, nozzles, and hoses.
• Hand spray parts to cover unpainted areas.
• Work at different workstations as production needs require.
• Operation of lifting devices as needed.
• Look for opportunities to get involved in safety, environmental, process changes and overall improvement efforts.
• Follow all EHS guidelines and applicable procedures.
• Read, understand, and follow the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and EHS Work Instructions.
• Report any unsafe conditions or incidents in a timely manner to their supervisor or any member of management.
• Shut down process if unsafe.
• Follow proper machine shutdown procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees