What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paint House Technician position at U.S. Pipe Career Center?
Why Join Our Team?
Do you want to be part of a team that is making a positive difference in lives all across the globe? Do you want to be part of a culture where you are recognized, respected, and rewarded for a job well done? U.S. Pipe has been providing quality water and wastewater products since 1899, and for the past 120 years we have proudly supported local governments, municipalities, water departments, and businesses all across the United States, and the world.
What We Offer:
- Team Collaboration: Join a team-oriented environment where collaboration is not just a buzzword but a priority.
- Career Growth: Be part of an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution, and take your career to the next level.
- Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package with options tailored to meet your needs and those of your family.
About the Role:
U.S. Pipe is seeking a House Paint Technician to join our team This position is part of a team which is responsible for the operation of the pipe coating machine to ensure quality coating of ductile iron pipe.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Operates electric magnet to transfer pipe as needed.
- Manually rolls pipe.
- Operates hydraulic lift to position a specified number of pipe per tier in each package.
- Places dunnage between tiers of pipe and secures bundle with strapping.
- Aligns pipe for package.
- Determines that package is made according to specifications.
- Selects and secures replacement pipe as required for completion of packages.
- Operates controls to remove packaged pipe from package station.
- Labels product and packages.
- Operates and makes adjustments to pipe coating machine to ensure quality coating.
- Cleans spray head, aligners, rollers, and other equipment when necessary.
- Repairs damaged cement lining if necessary.
- Removes foreign material from inside or outside of pipe if necessary.
- Brushes and removes surplus paint from bell of pipe and paints outside of pipe when necessary.
- Visually inspects all pipe to determine that each pipe meets the required specifications marking and recording scrap pipe, etc.
- Keeps work area clean and in an orderly condition and perform all work in accordance with plant and departmental rules and regulations.
Skills & Other Requirements:
- Must have a High School diploma or GED.
