1st Shift Painter Automated Paint line

United Alloy•Seguin, TX

About The Position

United Alloy is a designer, manufacturer, and powder coater of certified metal tanks, skids, frames, trailers, chassis, and related products. The Painter prepares and assembles fabricated components and materials in accordance with customer quality requirements and United Alloy manufacturing philosophies. Performance, quality preservation, organization, and efficiency are essential. The position paints throughout all assigned work hours and applies powder coat to meet company aesthetic standards and customer requirements. The role also involves checking paint thickness, maintaining and troubleshooting equipment, and carrying out required preventive maintenance. The position reports to the Operations Supervisor and is on first shift, Monday through Thursday, from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with overtime as required. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment that may involve high noise levels, dust, chemicals, oil, grease, and hot, cold, or humid conditions. Physical work includes standing, sitting, walking, bending, twisting, stooping, pulling, pushing, assembling, and carrying for extended periods, as well as lifting and moving materials.

Requirements

Some exposure to metal fabrication concepts and processes.
Previous experience or exposure to powder paint application and processes.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to operate overhead cranes and use a tape measure, caliper, basic hand tools, and air tools.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, stoop, pull, push, assemble, and carry for extended periods.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Successful completion of a basic skills and measurement test, blueprint-reading test, pre-employment physical, and drug screen.

Responsibilities

Paint for 100% of assigned work hours for the length of employment at United Alloy.
Apply powder coat using proper techniques and adjust paint gun settings as needed.
Troubleshoot equipment and make minor repairs to maintain it.
Perform required preventive maintenance on paint-line equipment.
Paint efficiently and effectively to meet United Alloy aesthetic standards and customer requirements.
Use equipment to check and verify paint thickness.
Prepare and assemble fabricated components and materials in accordance with customer quality requirements and United Alloy manufacturing philosophies.
Perform all duties in accordance with UAI and ISO requirements.