Painter I - 1st Shift
About The Position
The Painter I operates electrostatic powder-coating equipment to apply powder paint to metal products on a conveyorized paint line. The role also assists with hanging and removing components from the line and with cleaning and maintaining spray equipment and the work area. This is an entry-level position; training is provided. The employee follows safety, health, quality, and housekeeping procedures; prepares parts for coating; operates coating equipment; monitors gauges and equipment for defects; and bakes parts at appropriate temperatures and within required time limits. The role helps ensure coated components meet quality standards and customer order timelines, and that required inspections and tests are completed before products move to the next operation. The work takes place in a manufacturing facility and may involve making changes by hand or operating machinery. Materials arrive on a conveyor belt; the employee completes their assigned portion of the process and passes materials to the next worker or operation. The work environment typically has moderate to high noise levels.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Basic math and communication skills.
- Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, grip, and grasp up to 35 pounds.
- Ability to frequently bend, twist, and reach, and to stand and/or walk up to 8–10 hours per day.
Responsibilities
- Comply with safety and health guidelines, quality practices and procedures, and housekeeping standards.
- Prepare parts for coating and follow powder-coating application principles and practices.
- Operate coating equipment, including guns, hoppers, and booth collection systems.
- Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects.
- Bake parts at appropriate temperatures within time limitations.
- Help ensure components are produced and coated efficiently and meet company quality goals and customer order timelines.
- Load and unload parts or products onto fixtures, and assist with hanging and removing components from the conveyor line.
- Clean and maintain painting and spray equipment and the work area.
- Follow cleanup and housekeeping procedures.
- Ensure products do not move to the next operation until required inspections and tests are complete.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
