Description

ICE JOB DESCRIPTION

Paint Technician

Title: Paint Technician FTE Status: Full Time – 40 hours 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Production Manager

Primary Purpose of Position:

Prepares and paints a variety of surfaces. Accurately formulates all refinishing coats, to include primer/undercoat, color, base coat, clear coat as applicable to meet industry standard and customer expectation. 

Essential Functions:

1. Performs surface preparation; cleaning, sanding, and masking to ensure a smooth surface ready for painting. 

2. Utilizes a variety of prep work and paint application techniques; to include spraying, solvents, clear coats, to ensure an even and consistent finish. 

3. Inspects work to ensure against paint defects. 

4. Mixes paint according to paint manufacturer’s specifications. 

5. Sets up, cleans, and maintains painting equipment, mixing room, and paint booth.

6. Repairs defects such as scratches, chips, and air bubbles to meet industry standards and customer expectations.

7. Performs testing on dry films.

8. Adheres to all safety procedures and guidelines, including proper use of PPE, to minimize risk and maintain a safe and healthy workplace. 

9. Learns continuously by staying up to date with industry trends and techniques; contributing to your own personal growth and the success of ICE. 

10. Collaborates with co-workers to ensure success. 

Preferred Knowledge of, Skill and/or Ability to:

· Read and understand manufacturer’s product information instructions and customer specifications. 

· Maintain material traceability throughout the painting process.

· Perform appropriate surface preparations to ensure proper adhesion. 

· Operate and maintain processing equipment (spray guns, hoses, etc)

· Knowledge of paint mixing techniques and ratios (primers, enamels, lacquers, thinners)

· Implement drying techniques, including cure temperatures and techniques

· Understanding of VOC limitation and required record keeping

· Monitor emissions from paint booth and keep records

· Understands various cleaning and pre-treatment processes and their effects on parts

· Read and understand instructions; to include drawings that identify masking, paint, and non-paint areas. 

· Utilize safe methods of handling material, including chemicals, required in all aspects of process.

· Understand and perform various mixing techniques, including testing of viscosity levels, and the effects achieved from differing concentrations. 

· Demonstrated proficiency in mixing paint and other paint-related tools. 

· Attention to detail; a keen eye for detail to ensure paint application is smooth, even, free from defects, and extends to color matching and surface preparation. 

· Work both independently and collaboratively with other team members.

· Manage time efficiently, handling multiple projects, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines to ensure work is completed in a timely manner without compromising quality. 

· Understand and adhere to industry safety protocols.

· Fluency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

· Written and oral communication skills in English, to complete & discuss technical information.

· Manages job stress and interacts effectively with others in the workplace.

· Adheres to budget and schedule commitments.

Preferred Education or Experience

· High School Diploma or equivalent

· Paint Training Education

Reporting:

• Direct report to Production Manager

• Works directly with other employees in a team environment

• Works with management, quality, and production for problem solving and production improvements

Working Conditions:

This position includes the ability to perform those activities to complete the essential functions of the job, either with or without reasonable accommodation. The position includes continuous and/or frequent talking, repetitive motions of hand/wrists, hearing, and handling. Mental activities performed by the employee in this position include decision making, interpersonal skills, teamwork, creativity, customer service, mentoring, use of discretion, presentations/teaching, problem analysis, negotiation, and the ability to perform math and to read, write, speak, and understand English. Physical activities may include standing, walking, stooping, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, bending, crawling, reaching, grasping, fingering, repetitive motions of hands and wrists, sitting, hearing, and lifting/pushing/pulling or carrying objects up to 50 pounds. Work is primarily indoors in a manufacturing facility and paint booth. 

Any combination of the experience, education, training, and requirements listed above which provides an equivalent background to perform the work of this position may be considered by management. 

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skills typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

ICE is a drug, marijuana, and tobacco free workplace. 

Requirements

Per ITAR regulations applicants must provide evidence of US Person status by completing a U.S. Export Control Compliance Verification form at reception. US laws and regulations prohibit the unauthorized export of restricted technology to non-US persons. A US Passport is the most commonly used document, but not the only type accepted. Once determined, the documentation will be kept on file at ICE.