Production Painter (Forklifts)

CLARK Material Handling Company•Lexington, KY

4d•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 for the Production Painter position. This role is responsible for preparing items for painting, including material handling equipment, forklift trucks, and various parts. The painter will also perform some assembly tasks and apply decals to products after painting.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
1 to 3 years’ experience in painting using a paint gun, preferably previous experience in painting automobiles or equipment in a production/manufacturing environment.
Ability to use basic hand tools.
Must be able to wear an air supplied breathing hood often throughout entire shift on heavy production days.
Working knowledge and use of computers.
Must be available to work overtime.
Must be authorized to work indefinitely in the US.

Responsibilities

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.
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 and take corrective action as needed.
Inspect paint application for imperfections and quality appearance and take corrective action as needed.
Order supplies such as paint, equipment, sandpaper.
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 use of safety equipment, including wearing specialized protective clothing such as a mask and paint suit.
Read and understand hazardous waste labels placards, and complete 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 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.
Meet all safety requirements and policies and maintain a safe work environment.
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.
Support company policies and demonstrate concern for the success of the business.