Painter

Grand Rapids

Description

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

Team member loads and unloads sheet metal parts on the conveyor paint line. Sets up and adjusts washer, dryer, paint booth and curing oven for all paint jobs performed at DeWys Manufacturing Inc. 

Utilizes viable powder paint techniques to achieve quality painting the first time while maximizing powder utilization. Performs all racking, spraying, unracking and packing duties in an efficient manner to achieve maximum through put. Selects appropriate material and racks for each job performed. 

Adjusts valves and gauges as required to set pressure and control flow of paint guns in paint booth. Readjusts pressure valves to control direction and pattern of spray and to correct flaws in coating. Adjusts thermostat to maintain specified temperature in cure and paint ovens. Inspects painted component parts for runs and unpainted areas. 

Must be capable of reading and understanding customer blueprints and diagrams to ensure accurate production of parts according to customer specifications. Must have a good working knowledge of internal traveler procedures, documentation and bar coding requirements. 

Meet or exceed the production rates while maintaining the required quality. Minimize set-up times while ensuring machines and tools are used to maximize output safely with minimum wear on the machines and tools. 

Identify, analyze and eliminate specific causes for rejected parts. Troubleshoot problems as they occur. Seek assistance from other team members or team facilitator when needed.

Cleans paint from ceiling and walls of booth, conveyor hooks or grid, and from disks, cones, spray heads, and hoses. Perform other preventative and unplanned maintenance as required on entire paint line. Maintain a clean, organized work center.

Assembles and packages products using glue, bolts, screws, speed clips or other fasteners. Packaging may vary from kitting sets to packages which include assembly of several components and final packs including shipping labels.

All members of the paint line must work together as a team. Continual support and assistance from all team members is required. 

Follows all safety and work rules as outlined in the team member handbook.

Assist in developing and implementing work center and product process improvements.

Assist in other work centers as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. A team environment is established in the paint line with all members playing a vital part of the success of the Paint Team.

Requirements

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

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

High school education; or 3 or more years experience in metal painting. One year of powder coat experience a plus. Must be capable of working with bar coding applications for proper recording of time and labor.

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Needs to be able to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, work rules, travelers, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Needs to be able to properly complete travelers for all jobs performed. Needs to be able to communicate effectively with fellow team members and team facilitators as required. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 

Needs to be ab