What are the responsibilities and job description for the Painter/Powder Coater - Night Shift position at Modern Manufacturing Inc.?
NIGHT SHIFT HOURS
Monday - Thursday, 7:30pm - 6:00am
POSITION SUMMARY
The Powder Coater/Painter reads and interprets work orders and takes instructions from their direct supervisor. This position would be responsible for prepping and powder coating of components required in the manufacturing of products fabricated by the company. They would assist other manufacturing employees to ensure work orders are completed to meet the timelines set out by management. The quality of must meet predetermined and required specifications.
POSITION DUTIES AND PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Clean and mask parts prior to painting, assure no weld splatter and laser oxide.
- Operate or tend equipment to clean, wash, strip, sand, remove corrosion, fill dents or otherwise prepare items for application of paint coatings
- Identify defects such as cracks, splits, poor welds for repair.
- Clean and maintain painting and coating, ventilation, compressed air and personal protective equipment
- Inspect part for paint defects and repair any defects before releasing part from area.
- Learns and applies understanding of proper application of painting equipment used to do required work.
- Operate or tend equipment to clean, degrease, pickle and etch metal and non-metal surfaces to prepare workpieces with desired surface characteristics
- Operate spray equipment to build up worn or damaged parts or to bond protective or decorative coatings on various objects
- Check proper thickness of plating using micrometers, calipers or other devices
- May operate equipment to polish metallic surfaces of products
- May tend ovens which cure metal coating.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Able to work under minimal supervision
- Problem solving
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Attention to detail
- Ability to plan, multi task, and manage time effectively
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
- 2 years of related work experience, preferred
- Proficient English written and verbal communication skills and be able to read and understand work orders
WORKING CONDITIONS
- This position requires walking, sitting or standing for extended periods of time
- Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist, carry 50 pounds, and push and/or pull up to 20 pounds
- Must have the ability to climb ladders and/or stairs
- Bending, reaching, kneeling, stretching, and working overhead
- Handling, feeling, and gripping
- Repetitive work
- Fast paced environment
- Exposure to potential hazards, therefore, protective clothing and equipment required such as steel-toed safety boots and a welding helmet
