2nd Shift Painter

Regal Rexnord•Charlotte, NC

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Painter position is responsible for performing assigned duties related to the painting and packaging of speed reducers or gear boxes. This role involves performing the painting process for completed units for shipment according to established methods, procedures, and standards. The painter will inspect units to ensure housings are free from lubricant and dirt before painting, and prepare units by masking shafts, bores, and oil seals correctly. They will also ensure unit nameplates and shafts are protected from paint, and that units move smoothly along the paint line. The role requires ensuring all unit surfaces are coated, following instructions for keeping spray equipment clean, and cleaning paint booths and related equipment. The painter will operate an overhead hoist, keep accurate records of painted units, and perform some final assembly when applicable. A key part of the role is inspecting units to ensure they are painted according to standards and packing units correctly using a one-piece flow method, matching labels and boxes. This includes packing units in appropriate cartons using proper liner, foam, and packing paper, and operating foam packing, strapping, and tape machines. The painter will also assist the Distribution department with preparation and shipment of finished goods as required, and comply with environmental and EHS regulations regarding hazardous waste, chemical storage, and PPE. Critical competencies include critical thinking, problem-solving, a continuous improvement mindset, attention to detail, a strong work ethic, the ability to work under pressure, strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, flexibility, a positive attitude, a safety orientation, reliability, and proficiency in English.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution is required.
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly desired.
Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including a continuous improvement mindset.
Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong work ethic, including the ability to be self-directed and self-motivated while taking initiative with projects and tasks.
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and at the necessary pace required to meet customer demand rates and production goals.
Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and collaborative skills.
Willingness to be flexible and adapt to changes in internal processes, delays, or unexpected events.
Positive attitude with a demonstrated willingness to listen and learn.
Demonstrated safety orientation and compliance mindset.
Demonstrated pattern of reliability and dependability as related to attendance and work assignments.
Proficiency in English language skills, including effective verbal and written communication.
Willingness and ability to work occasional extended hours, including overtime and weekends based on business needs.
Incumbent will be required to complete and pass a respirator baseline and annual test for Powered-Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR).
Must be able comply with requirements stated in OSHA 1910.134 Respiratory protection and Boston Gear’s Respiratory Protection Procedure.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to lean manufacturing principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform painting process for completed units for shipment according to established methods, procedures and standards.
Inspect units to assure housings are free from lubricant and dirt prior to painting.
Prepare units for painting by ensuring all shafts, bores, and oil seals are masked correctly from the paint process.
Ensure unit nameplates and shafts are protected from exposure to paint.
Ensure units move along the paint line smoothly to maintain productive flow of work.
Ensure all unit surfaces are coated (both units painted on the line and units spray painted).
Follow written instruction on method for keeping spray equipment clean and undamaged.
Clean paint booth, paint filters and related equipment using chemicals as instructed.
Operate overhead hoist.
Keep accurate records of numbers and types of units painted.
Perform some final assembly when applicable in accordance with engineering specifications.
Inspect units to ensure that the unit is painted according to standards.
Ensure all units are packed correctly using a one-piece flow method, to include accurately matching unit labels and box labels to units.
Ensure each unit is packed in appropriate carton according to established methods, procedures and instructions for this process, to include packing unit using proper liner, foam packaging material and/or packing paper.
Operate foam packing, strapping and tape machines.
Assist Distribution department in preparation and shipment of finished goods as required.
Comply with local, state and federal environmental regulations regarding the management of hazardous waste.
Comply with local, state, and federal EHS regulations regarding proper labeling on secondary containers, chemical storage, maintaining job specific PPE which may include hearing protection and respiratory protection.
Attend and comply with site specific EHS trainings and policies.