Production Painter (Forklift)

CLARK Material Handling Company•Lexington, KY

17d•Onsite

About The Position

CLARK Material Handling Company, a 100-year-old global leader in the material handling and forklift industry, is seeking qualified candidates to join their team. The Production Painter will be responsible for preparing items for paint, applying paint to material handling equipment, forklift trucks, and various parts. Additionally, they will perform some assembly of parts and apply decals to products after painting.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
1 to 3 years of experience in painting using a paint gun, preferably in a production/manufacturing environment (e.g., painting automobiles or equipment).
Ability to use basic hand tools.
Ability to bend, push, pull, reach, stretch, and squat to paint and install parts.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs periodically.
Ability to wear an air-supplied breathing hood often throughout the entire shift on heavy production days.
Ability to work in various temperatures that are often hot due to paint ovens.
Working knowledge and use of computers.
Availability to work overtime.
Authorization to work indefinitely in the US.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in painting automobiles or equipment in a production/manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare items for paint and perform other related tasks prior to applying paint to material handling equipment, forklift trucks, and various parts.
Apply paint to forklift parts and finish equipment, with willingness to move to various functions within the paint department as needed.
Mix paint and clean equipment.
Inspect items to be painted, identify and correct defects in painted items.
Prepare all areas for painting by applying body filler, sanding, grinding, and other activities in accordance with prescribed quality standards.
Apply and remove masking tape and other protective materials as needed.
Receive and understand detailed instructions and specifications concerning the application of paint and related tasks through blueprints, job cards, route sheets, process documentation, and other means.
Assemble various parts and decals to products after final paint.
Operate paint equipment including air gun and airless paint sprayers, compressors, etc.
Prepare paint for application, including mixing paint to meet specifications, using measuring equipment, devices, and gauges to ensure proper viscosity.
Perform assembly operations as required to complete product.
Inspect and adjust spray gun and related equipment to ensure proper operation, taking corrective action as needed.
Inspect paint application for imperfections and quality appearance, taking corrective action as needed.
Order supplies such as paint, equipment, sandpaper, etc.
Maintain and clean paint equipment including spray guns, paint filters, and others.
Maintain various records, reports, and paperwork.
Observe and practice all safety precautions by following appropriate procedures and using safety equipment, including wearing specialized protective clothing such as masks and paint suits.
Read and understand hazardous waste labels and placards, and complete the written portion of hazardous waste labels as required.
Perform all duties within production schedule and in accordance with engineering, quality, and production standards.
Maintain position of a 5-10 lb. spray gun while painting in repetitive long strokes requiring movement of the upper arm at the shoulder with rotation of the line possibly every four minutes.
Wear an air-supplied breathing hood often throughout the entire shift on heavy production days.
Participate in the 5s program and maintain a neat, organized, and safe work area.
Participate in continuous improvement activities and initiatives.
Show effective concern for the quality of all output and the needs, concerns, and priorities of all customers (both internal and external).
Support company policies and demonstrate concern for the success of the business.