Surfacing Finishing

Cognito Motorsports•Bakersfield, CA

3d•$20 - $24

About The Position

The surface finishing department consists of preparing items for the assembly and packaging department. The surface finish of a product is the finish that beautifies and protects the material of the product while in use. In our case the use is the end user enjoying quality Cognito product on their vehicle. Surface finish can be plating, painting, powder coating, etc. To prepare the surface it must be prepared by deburring, media blasting, cleaning, de-scaling, de-oiling, etc. In the case of Cognito, product is primarily deburred, media blasted, and powder coated. Department Positions and Requirements: Surface Finishing Tiers 3 through 1: Common requirements for all Tiers: Report to and take direction/instruction from Department Manager. At times may be required to assist assembly and packaging department and perform other assembly or production related tasks. Job duties are primarily surface preparation and finishing, although other duties may include and are not limited to: Assembly, badging, riveting, fitting, pressing, collecting materials, staging, stacking, quality assurance; paperwork and computer reporting. Basic computer skills: must login and out of workorders while accurately reporting in the computer system as required. Ability to paint/powder coat and bake is a recognized bonus for some Tiers and a requirement for other Tiers. Ability and performance determine what Tier you are in. Ability is determined by the actual skill level. Performance is the frequency that one consistently performs at in their skill level, along with the common employee requirements and expectations. Perform with the following attributes to meet production goals: Accuracy; assemble, process or package to department requirement with consistency and accuracy. Follow all processes in both steps and in principle, meaning “strive for the desired outcome” beyond just adhering to steps, by consciously working to mitigate mistakes. Quality; thorough inspection of parts for defects, inconsistencies, accuracy, quality, and quantity prior to beginning surface preparation. For painters, thorough inspection parts to be sure they are ready to be painted. Proper baking time and temperature for each type of part. No mistakes; correct parts, correct quantities, high quality. Competency: pay attention, be aware of what you’re doing and the required outcome for your work and be able to identify problems create/suggest solutions and improvements, report them to your manager in writing. Efficiency/consistency; every second/minute counts, be as productive as possible without sacrificing any of the above attributes. Responsibility: when appropriate, follow the Detailed Bill Of Operations (DBOO) document for the part that is being processed. Tier 3; a very important position and the first line of defense in catching a defect: Report to and take direction/instruction from Department Manager. Work orders: must fully understand them, execute them, and report them from end to end. If not clear, must ask for assistance, assumptions are not accepted. Per the work order instructions, pull parts that are to be processed in the surface finishing department, organize, load racks, unload racks, observe quality, stage work orders pre and post processing. Media blast parts per the work order prior to powder coating. Assist in moving product on racks in and out of the paint booth and oven, while also managing cycles through the oven. Must be able to properly use and maintain all media blast equipment in the department. Observe quality and identify any questionable product prior to the powder coating process. Assisting in receiving and organizing purchased and fabricated goods. Cleanup and maintenance of department area and equipment as instructed. Full time position compensation before any withholdings (taxes, retirement, excess health care, garnishments, etc.): Tier 2; More ability and performance expected. Common requirements-satisfactory achiever. Can perform all the tasks and requirements of the Tier 3 position. Versed in powder painting, baking, temps, cycle times, cleanliness, and quality. Can manage work flow, makes sure Tier 3 is properly executing their job in having items prepared for the paint process as well as pre and post staging. Understands and acts upon the importance of having materials ready for the next department timely and completely in order for the production process to be completed. Trouble shoot and problem solve. Identify current and potential material deficiencies in the department and take action to be sure they do not slow or halt production. Full time position compensation before any withholdings (taxes, retirement, excess health care, garnishments, etc.): Tier 1; Common requirements-high achiever. Performs all tasks and requirements of the Tier 2 and 3 positions when needed. Demonstrates leadership, management, and foreman skills to direct Tier 2 and 3 employees. Manage workflow, look ahead to anticipate work orders approaching. Work together with production foreman and department leads in welding and packaging to be sure work flows smoothly and timely in and out of the surface finishing department consistently. Ultimately responsible for the department’s performance, output, and quality. Full time position compensation before any withholdings (taxes, retirement, excess health care, garnishments, etc.):

Requirements

Basic computer skills
Ability to paint/powder coat and bake is a recognized bonus for some Tiers and a requirement for other Tiers.
Accuracy; assemble, process or package to department requirement with consistency and accuracy.
Follow all processes in both steps and in principle, meaning “strive for the desired outcome” beyond just adhering to steps, by consciously working to mitigate mistakes.
Quality; thorough inspection of parts for defects, inconsistencies, accuracy, quality, and quantity prior to beginning surface preparation.
For painters, thorough inspection parts to be sure they are ready to be painted.
Proper baking time and temperature for each type of part.
No mistakes; correct parts, correct quantities, high quality.
Competency: pay attention, be aware of what you’re doing and the required outcome for your work and be able to identify problems create/suggest solutions and improvements, report them to your manager in writing.
Efficiency/consistency; every second/minute counts, be as productive as possible without sacrificing any of the above attributes.
Responsibility: when appropriate, follow the Detailed Bill Of Operations (DBOO) document for the part that is being processed.
Work orders: must fully understand them, execute them, and report them from end to end. If not clear, must ask for assistance, assumptions are not accepted.

Responsibilities

Report to and take direction/instruction from Department Manager.
Assist assembly and packaging department and perform other assembly or production related tasks.
Assembly, badging, riveting, fitting, pressing, collecting materials, staging, stacking, quality assurance; paperwork and computer reporting.
Login and out of workorders while accurately reporting in the computer system as required.
Pull parts that are to be processed in the surface finishing department, organize, load racks, unload racks, observe quality, stage work orders pre and post processing.
Media blast parts per the work order prior to powder coating.
Assist in moving product on racks in and out of the paint booth and oven, while also managing cycles through the oven.
Properly use and maintain all media blast equipment in the department.
Observe quality and identify any questionable product prior to the powder coating process.
Assist in receiving and organizing purchased and fabricated goods.
Cleanup and maintenance of department area and equipment as instructed.
Manage work flow, makes sure Tier 3 is properly executing their job in having items prepared for the paint process as well as pre and post staging.
Trouble shoot and problem solve.
Identify current and potential material deficiencies in the department and take action to be sure they do not slow or halt production.
Manage workflow, look ahead to anticipate work orders approaching.
Work together with production foreman and department leads in welding and packaging to be sure work flows smoothly and timely in and out of the surface finishing department consistently.
Ultimately responsible for the department’s performance, output, and quality.