Paint Shop - Utility Operator 2:00pm - 10:30pm

Jetstream of Houston•University Park, IL

1d•$19 - $25

About The Position

The Utility Operator works in the paint shop, preparing parts and coating materials and operating the automated paint system. The role involves preparing and mixing powder and other coating materials to meet specified colors, consistencies, and viscosities; adjusting equipment and process settings to support even, quality finishes; and cleaning and maintaining coating equipment. Depending on rotation, the operator loads and unloads parts from a conveyor, checks parts and finished coatings for defects and quality, and protects finished parts during handling and packaging. The role also includes preparing parts in the prep area, monitoring solution levels, sampling and calculating prep tank titration, releasing production demand-flow items, and using a computer for non-conforming material reports and cycle counts. The operator must follow safety rules and maintain a clean, orderly work area. The position is scheduled from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The listed wage range is $19.46–$24.99 per hour, plus a $1 shift differential. Federal Signal offers career growth opportunities and benefits including annual bonus potential, insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation, a 401(k) with matching contributions, and tuition reimbursement. The workplace is smoke-free and drug-free.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to use hand and power tools and other material-handling equipment.
Ability to use a computer and web-based tools.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and follow verbal and written work instructions.
Ability to perform work safely and follow safety policies, rules, and regulations.

Responsibilities

Work from specifications and instructions.
Prepare and mix powder and other coating materials to meet standardized colors, consistencies, and viscosities for spray finishing parts and products of varying sizes and configurations.
Check pressures and adjust airflow for powder pots; ensure drying temperature and conveyor speed are set according to the area being covered, viscosities, and changing atmospheric conditions.
Clean guns, nozzles, and equipment with appropriate solvents or other cleaning materials; change nozzles as required and prepare surfaces for coating when necessary.
When working in rotation, load and unload parts on the conveyor system and check for defects or damage.
Check coating finishes for proper baking and appearance in accordance with quality standards.
Place prescribed protective material between and around parts in containers to prevent finishes from being marred.
Clean and prepare parts in the prep area as needed for finishing processes.
Check and maintain solution levels needed to ensure high-quality finished products.
Take samples and perform calculations for prep tank titration.
Close and release demand-flow items to production.
Use a computer to write up non-conforming material and cycle counts.
Operate and maintain the automated paint system.
Follow safety rules and keep the work area clean and orderly.
Perform other related duties as assigned.