Painter - 2nd Shift

Geater Machining & Manufacturing, Co.•Independence, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Painter is responsible for mixing, preparing, and applying atomized paint, ink, or other coating agents to products or materials. This role enhances aesthetics and provides corrosion resistance according to manufacturing and NADCAP requirements. The position involves interpreting blueprints, mixing paints to the correct consistency, applying paint using various methods (including conveyor dipping), preparing surfaces, selecting appropriate fixtures, verifying finished work against specifications, and using proper safety equipment. The Painter also maintains equipment, inspects completed work, corrects defects, and communicates with engineers and production personnel to resolve issues. Adherence to all NADCAP requirements and the ability to read calipers are also key aspects of this role.

Requirements

Read, write and speak English fluently.
Operate and use required tools and equipment safely.
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
Read and interpret documents such as blueprints, specifications, safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals.
Calculate figures and formulas that pertain to the work area.
Computer literate.
Flexibility to work inside of a fast-pace environment which may ask for quick change in product being produced.
Work well in a team environment, demonstrate good communication skills, and maintain a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Six months to one-year related experience and/or training or education.
Sitting, standing, and walking.
Use of fingers, hands and arms to handle, grip, and grasp objects, controls, parts, tools and to operate required equipment; and reach, push and pull with hands and arms.
Frequently lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds with assistance.
Being able to see (20/25 vision with or without glasses) and hear (with mechanical assistance if necessary) sufficient to understand and comprehend individual one-on-one conversations.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, or specifications to determine prepping /de-prepping.
Mix paints and inks with proper thinner solution to obtain correct consistency for application. (Touch up)
Apply paint in accordance with product requirements. May include conveyor dipping.
Prepare surfaces of parts for painting.
Select holding fixtures, attachments, accessories, and materials for proper application of paints.
Verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications and blueprints by use of appropriate measuring devices.
Use proper safety equipment including turning on fans, wearing respirators, gloves, safety glasses.
Clean and maintain equipment.
Inspect completed work and correct defects.
Communicate and confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve any problems that may arise.
Follow all NADCAP requirements.
Read calipers.
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.