Powder Coat Operator/Painter - Weekend Shift

Nucor•Hartford, CT

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Rytec Corporation, a division of Nucor, is seeking a Powder Coat Operator/Painter for their Hartford, WI facility. This role is crucial for applying powder paint to various Rytec door parts and components, ensuring acceptable quality and determining the required quality level. The position involves preparing and hanging parts on a conveyor line, assisting with removal after curing, and staging painted parts for final assembly. Nucor, North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offers a unique culture focused on innovation, sustainability, and teamwork, providing unmatched career opportunities and stability. They are the continent's largest recycler and emphasize safety, efficiency, and personal connections in their workplace.

Requirements

Ability to work the weekend shift schedule of Friday - Sunday from 5:00am - 5:00pm.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
Must be self-motivated and a team player.
Persistent, upbeat, positive, high energy, and thrives in a dynamic atmosphere of change.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, squat, reach and perform repetitive hand and finger movements.
Must be able to pass general respirator medical evaluation.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1 year of powder coat paint line experience highly desired.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Responsible for complete paint coverage of all materials entering the spray booth.
Must be able to make paint color changes in a timely manner.
Participate in housekeeping efforts of paint booth and surrounding areas.
Loads parts on overhead conveyor system as directed.
Report obvious defects in raw materials to supervisor before part passes to next stage.
Keep lead and manager informed of paint inventory to avoid down time from lack of paint supplies.
Identify all parts and comprehend what parts go to what door models.
Accurately count the materials being loaded onto conveyor and determine if the actual quantity matches production orders.
Follow written and verbal directions as to how materials should be properly hung on the conveyor.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Manipulates spray gun to properly coat parts to meet quality specifications.
Maintains the spraying pattern as instructed by the Production Line Supervisor and/or Lead Sprayer.
Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and orderly fashion.
Maintains, cleans, and repairs equipment as instructed by the Operations Supervisor.
Responsible for keeping spray gun clean by paying particular attention to the fluid nozzle and air cap.
Dismantles, cleans, inspects, and determines production readiness of all equipment.
Replaces high maintenance items as necessary.
Reports any maintenance malfunctions to Operations Supervisor or Maintenance Technician.
Must have excellent product knowledge.
Responsible for prepping of product by using grinders, sanders and cleaners.
Correctly load and unload paint line using appropriate hangers.
Use of schedule provided by Supervisor.
Packaging product for safe transport to final assembly department.
Deliver finished product to appropriate departments.
Must be able to multi-task during busy time, stay productive, and work well with others on the team.
Use time management skills and prioritization to accomplish the day's tasks within the hours provided.
Uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards.