2nd Shift Painting Technician

Position: Paint Technician

Reports To: Supervisor/Department Manager

Pay Range: Level 10 - Level 26

Essential Functions:

1. Maintains equipment, processes, and/or tooling to maximize efficiency and quality of production;

2. Troubleshoots equipment and machinery for production;

3. Operates various equipment and paint applications;

4. Performs quality inspections and follows ISO procedures;

5. Possesses working knowledge of paint systems;

6. Maintains updated customer expectations and quality standards;

7. Maintains required inventories to support maintenance functions;

8. Ensures all hazardous material is properly labeled and disposed;

9. Participates and drives cost reduction initiatives;

10. See, reads, and follows ISO procedures, completes departmental daily set-ups, sheets, and logs;

11. Maintains a safe and clean working environment;

12. Fosters a cooperative, productive, and team oriented environment;

13. Follows and adheres to lock out/tag out program;

14. Maintains good attendance, flexibility in job assignment, adaptable to changing business needs, and continually learns and applies new skills;

15. Meets minimum physical/mental demands with or without reasonable accommodations;

16. Complies with all company policies and procedures;

17. Trains others on knowledge and skills mastered;

18. Other duties as assigned.

General Duties / Responsibilities:

Operate Equipment: Ability to operate hand and motorized forklift devices, hand, and power tools; all required painting equipment; troubleshoot minor electrical and hydraulic problems and maintain documentation for future reference.

Administrative: See, read, and follow departmental procedures in accordance with specific documentation and ISO procedures; complete and maintain general forms, reports, logs, and charting.

Quality: Paperwork accuracy; read and follow work instructions; recognize product defects and address; perform various quality inspections; use of measuring devices; troubleshoot to prevent defects. Helps identify root cause.

Productivity: Meet established performance standards; drive problem solving activities and cost reduction via troubleshooting / preventative maintenance; follow PM schedule; keep department equipment running efficiently and on schedule; relieve operators when required; perform initial start ups of jobs for samples and production. Able to handle multiple tasks/responsibilities; participate in cost savings initiatives.

Health/Safety: Follow safety rules, guidelines, and training given; cleanliness of workstation/housekeeping; maintain good personal hygiene; wear all required and appropriate PPE; recognize hazards and report or fix; participate in safety initiatives; report all accidents/injuries/near misses immediately; practice safe work habits.

Teamwork/Flexibility: Available for OT; interact with co-workers professionally; contribute to a positive work environment; adapt to job/business demands; learn and apply new skills; support co-workers or company initiatives; rotate between jobs/departments as needed; able to train other employees on knowledge and skills mastered.

Set Up: Assist in area/workstation/workbench set up as needed; help find efficient and effective methods; set up department equipment and ensure operating properly; test product runs for efficient and effective start ups.

Other: Pass on employee issues to supervisor/manager; other duties as requested; participate in the decision making process via gathering and presenting facts.

Physical Demands:

(Detailed functional capacity demands available through Human Resources)

Lifting: Frequent 0-25lbs, occasional 26-50lbs; over 50lbs with assist

Standing: Frequent to constant

Walking: Frequent

Bending; Frequent

Squatting: Occasional

Climbing: Occasional

Twisting: Occasional

Grasping: Frequent to constant gross, firm and fine manipulation

Shoulders: Frequent to constant

Arms: Constant, frequent reaching and pulling

Vibration: Occasional to frequent

Noise: Constant

Respiratory: Frequent to constant exposure to dust and paint fumes

Vision: Close and distant vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Pre-Requisites/Minimum Qualifications:

Previous paint experience preferred; Associates degree or certificate from two-year college or technical school desired; ability to troubleshoot minor electrical and hydraulic problems; ability to analyze, quickly identify, and efficiently correct part defects and equipment problems; ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.

Requisites for Achieving and Maintaining Pay Levels 24 – 26:

• Has achieved progressive merit increases up to Level 23.

• Served a minimum of 2 years as a Paint Technician.

• Meets goals; achieves a rating of above in majority of standards with no belows; not in

constructive action.

• Attend a minimum of one all day seminar/workshop every 2 years on a subject

matter applicable to shift technician with approval by supervisor.

• Transfers to and back fills other positions and departments as needed.

• Consistently meets and coaches others to meet job description duties and responsibilities.