2nd Shift Painter

Description

Schedule is Tuesday-Thursday- 4pm EST- 4:30 PM EST- Work 36 hours, and paid for 40 

Tends machine equipped with compressed air spray nozzles that coat products or materials with oil, paint, lacquer, varnish, shellac, or rustproofing agents by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Pours premixed paint or lacquer into reservoir of machine and couples hose to spray nozzles.

Mixes paints with thinner solution according to formula.

Prepares paint equipment by turning on agitator and exhaust fans, plugging in barrel heater, opening air valve, checking paint mask and cleaning mask if needed.

Visually checks units and parts to ensure quality cleaning and final assembly process.

Prepares units or parts for painting by sanding off rough spots with orbital sander, greasing tube holes, blowing dust off and using a pot gun connected to remove oil and grease off metal.

Connects gun to air hose using wrenches, starts air compressor, turns sprayer valves and nozzle to regulate width and pressure of spray.

Finish paints prime products and/or transportation equipment.

Maintain quality finish, free of runs, sags, etc.

Places appropriate markings or decals on finished unit or part.

Reviews work list with Section Manager to determine status and priority of work to be performed.

Completes labor reporting work sheet daily.

Able to work overtime as needed either daily or weekends.

Able to work flexible hours and different shifts, if needed.

Actively support Caterpillars Code of Conduct - Our Values in Action

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Committed to working safely and performing quality work with attention to details. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with industrial or automotive spray painting. Prior experience painting Forest Products parts and products.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

COMMENTS

This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. This job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal elements of this position.

Qualifications

Salary : $23 - $26