Painting Operator

General Description / Objective

Responsible for mixing, matching, and applying paint to various surfaces, completing touchups, and coordinating large painting projects.

Roles and Tasks

• Analyze and prepare (cleaning, sanding down, etc.) surfaces to be painted.
• Verify the functionality of required equipment prior to its use.
• Calculate the amount of raw materials for paint.
• Identify, prepare and apply the paint in surfaces.
• Internal and external cleaning (blowing or sanding) between layers.
• Clean the dirt inside the sections.
• Burnishing and retouch surfaces painted.
• Dry surfaces painted and repair equipment.
• Perform transport of metallic structures using bridge-crane or forklift.
• Inform your superior about anomalies, damages, accidents, absenteeism, etc.
• Optimize the means and tools placed at their disposal.
• Avoid unnecessary downtime in the process; ensuring productivity and daily targets are achieved.
• Filling in all inspection and production forms as required.
• Attend training program when called.
• Perform other tasks consistent with the requirements for the exercise of the function.
• Perform other tasks per supervisor's request.
• Respect Safety Standards and use of PPE.
• Clock-in and clock-out (mark attendance with the punch card) at the beginning and at the end of the shift.

· Execute clock-in and barcode reading in the SAP stations at the beginning and at the end of each task in production.

· Carry out activities related to 5S in the area.

These roles and tasks are only enunciative but not limitative. Additional work-related tasks and responsibilities can be assigned to this position as per job content requirement and/or Supervisor's request.

Profile / Professional Competencies / Job Requirements

Education Requirements:

· High School or equivalent (GED), or

· Elementary education plus minimum experience required.

Specific Knowledge:

· Painting operations with pressure nozzle.

· Surface preparation.

· Painting Specifications.

· Ability to read DFT gauge and interpret drawings.

Languages:

· Able to communicate and/or to read and understand instructions in English

IT / Technical Knowledge:

· Basic computer knowledge.

Minimum Experience Required:

· Six months on manufacturing, assembly or industrial process.

Physical and Safety Requirements

The ability to lift 20/40/80 pounds regularly

The ability to move, climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push, pull, lift, grasp and walk around the manufacturing facility without restrictions

The ability to stand upright on feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.

The ability to respond quickly to sounds

The ability to move safely over uneven surfaces or in confined spaces

The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations

The ability to work in extreme weather and wear all required personal protective gear correctly all day

The ability to withstand noise and dust in manufacturing plant and warehouse environment.

• Comply with the defined waste management practices, including the safe management of chemicals, where applicable, according to Material Safety Data Sheets and PPE requirements.
• Be conscious of the environmental impact of their tasks, and take initiative to reduce and correctly manage waste amounts, also by reminding peers of proper waste management practices
• To report any waste related issues and observations to their Supervisor, and/or the Environmental Responsible of the plant.

All employees are expected to act in a safe manner at all times and ensure that those around them do not put themselves or others at risk. Safety is everyone's responsibility. At ALL times safely is a condition of employment with GRI Towers Texas. Working according to State, Federal, OSHA and local health safety standards, rules and regulations is mandatory; this includes but not limited to GRI internal company safety standards (IPRL) and waste internal procedure

Preferable Requirements

· SAP

· Bilingual (English-Spanish)

· Interpersonal Relationships, focused attention, flexibility, initiative, organization and commitment.

Comments

Internal Candidates and/or Employees from other GRI factories, are considered competent for this job if they have experience on similar processes.

GRI Towers Texas, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.60 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person