Painter I

POSITION SUMMARY
The Painter I is responsible for setting-up and operating a Color-Max Powder automated coating

system, a Prodigy paint-on-demand manual powder system. Daily operations include operating

a manual batch wash and powder system, cone, disk, or nozzle type painting equipment to

spray powder coating onto manufactured workpieces at required quality standards while

achieving maximum efficiency. This position is a member of the Paint Team in our Fabrication

Department. The Painter I reports the Paint Lead.

JOB FUNCTIONS
Include the following, but other duties may be assigned.

• Reads, interprets and applies paint specifications to fabricated parts.
• Load and offload paint line using both manual and crane processes.
• Turns valves and observes gauges to set pressure and to control flow of paint to each

spray station.

• Readjusts pressure valves to control direction and pattern of spray and to correct flaws

in coating.

• Adjusts thermostat to maintain specified temperature in wash tanks and oven.
• Inspects painted units for runs sags, unpainted areas, and weld splatter.
• Takes coating thickness readings and records data to comply with operational

standards.

• Follows directions and possesses the ability to work independently.
• Communicates effectively to their immediate supervisor the status of needed parts or

supplies to paint parts.

• Provides paint touch up to finished units by either hard brush or air equipment.
• Has a working knowledge of Workmanship Standards as well as the ISO quality system.

Utilizes these practices in their everyday activity.

• Utilize any specialized tooling that is required in their respective area. Complete any

necessary certifications required to do so.

• Works at different workstations as production needs require.
• Monitors and records daily readings of the 5-stage wash system making the necessary

chemical adjustments in order to keep the wash system functioning in accordance with

state and local requirements meeting all specifications.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of six months' experience working in an industrial environment
• Ability to read and interpret all measuring devices needed for producing specified paint

coatings.

• Able to read blueprints and operate hand, air and power tools.
• Able to operate a hand truck and dedicated conveyor crane.
• Able to be trained and become efficient in the use of Shop Floor Manager (SFM) Labor

Collection System.

• Effective verbal communication skills.

VALUED BUT NOT REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Relevant vocational or technical education.

REPORTING TO THIS POSITION

• No direct reports.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
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, fingers, handle, or grasp; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and

talk or hear. Vision abilities required. The employee must be able to lift and/or move thirty

pounds without assistance and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds or ask for

assistance with lifting.

Work conditions may include elevated noise levels, exceeding the normal dBA, requiring

hearing protection and extreme temperatures, both high and low. While performing the duties of

this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne

particles, and risk of electrical shock. The employee may be required to wear eye protection,

hearing protection, or a respirator depending upon the nature of the work performed.

Normal working schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6am to 4:30pm, with some overtime and

weekends required at times.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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