What are the responsibilities and job description for the Painter - Powder Line position at Demco?
Department : Paint
Summary : Accurately paint quality products according given direction and shop order's requests. Follows policies and procedures put in place as well as any modifications while always being aware to preserving the product's integrity and quality.
Primary Duties :
- To paint according to print directions
- To have safe work habits and follow all safety rules and procedures
- To attend required safety training applicable to all regulatory programs
- To follow procedures for all regulatory programs including Demco's hazardous waste management program
- Able to find, print and understand shop orders, customer orders and engineer drawings
- Conscientious of following procedures and keeping accurate records
- Good record keeping skills and able to keep an accurate count on product
- To mentor and train other employees
- Able to read and use measuring tools accurately
- To complete jobs on a timely and consistent basis
- To work as a team and be self motivated to work independently
- To actively be looking for new and improved ways to do things
- Meet reasonable production goals
Position descriptions are intended to define in general terms the most significant duties of a particular position and are not all inclusive of all duties or responsibilities of individual positions. Position descriptions are not intended to exclude the possibility of temporary assignments or the alteration of existing positions.
Requirements
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Essential Job Functions
PAINTING : The process of painting at Demco Manufacturing includes spray painting utilizing various paint(s). Involved in the process are numerous flexion / extension / rotation of multiple muscle groups of the upper body. There is extensive above the shoulder, up, down, and angulations of the upper extremities to maneuver the hand held sprayer (2-3 lbs). There is also continuous twisting, bending and squatting required. Some objects being painted are suspended and are manually moved on a conveyor rail system. The objects to be painted include numerous items including appliance carts, parts to agriculture sprayers, and grain handling equipment, including grain carts and wagons. Continuous standing and walking about the paint booth and the objects to be painted is required. The painter is required to wear an air supplied breathing apparatus or has the option to wear a full-face mask respirator. Temperatures range from 60 to 85 degrees (but potentially warmer in the summer due to the new paint system being installed). The supplied air is cooled in the summer time. Ventilation in the paint booth includes a filtering system. Length of the shifts range from 9-12 hours (average of 10).
The individuals in the paint department often rotate from painting to power spraying / prewash. They may also be required to grind parts, which requires above the shoulder work using tools weighing 2-15lbs. High Risk : CTD's, back, shoulder, wrist, elbow, hand, asthma / bronchitis etc., dermatitis.
