Liquid and Powder Paint Technician

Job Description

Location: Greenville, MI

Department: Paint

Reports to: Production Team Leader

Date: March 2021

Summary 

The Liquid and Powder Paint Technician is responsible for operating the liquid paint booth used to paint aluminum wheels. The technician will be tasked with several different functions within the Paint Line including machine adjustments, minor preventative maintenance, paint mixing, and other duties needed to support the production and quality requirements of the facility. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follows safety rules 100% of the time.
• Contributes to a safe work environment by following housekeeping guidelines. 
• Maintains good attendance.
• Follows instructions and works to meet daily job assignments and KPI’s.
• Strictly follow the instructions during operations, as well as maintenance of the equipment
• Maintains a productive working environment through communication and teamwork.

POWDER

• Adjust spraying equipment parameters according to process requirements;
• Use control panel to perform simple product type changes and/or adjustments
• Plan workflow and process from daily production plan
• Clean and monitor function of powder equipment
• Keep process areas clean and organized
• Keep the protective covers organized and stacked/stored by type.
• Assist in managing the online polishing operation
• Perform regular oven temperature checks.

Skills and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Six months experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand written documents

Organizational Culture

• Work safely and follow rules and guidelines for safe work
• Reporting to work on time and with a positive attitude
• Responsible for staying focused on tasks at hand
• Being responsible for work performance and completing tasks throughout the day
• Maintains a good working relationship with co-workers
• Support a positive and steady workflow through the company
• Works with a sense of urgency when needed
• Support, coach or mentor co-workers when needed
• Positively support change throughout the company

Physical Work Conditions

• Must be able to work in a hot environment
• Must be able to lift and move aluminum wheels of varying weight
• Must be able to lift 50 – 65 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment when required

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.