Job Title: Experienced Sprayer - Powder Coat

Department: Paint

Reports To: Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

SUMMARY

Operates spray gun in powder coat booth to complete spray coating of parts per individual work order.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and plan daily/weekly work schedule with supervisor, immediately addressing any issues or concerns.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to listen to, read and follow instructions from supervisor
• Verifies proper color for the part that is to be coated
• Powder coats parts as they enter the spray booth with 2.0 to 3.0 mills of paint for proper appearance.
• With each color change, a different color-specific hose is to be used to eliminate contamination.
• After one color is finished, the box of remaining powder is to be weighed and marked for inventory accuracy and is stored FIFO.
• The powder coat booth and spray gun are to be cleaned as part of day-end procedure.
• Paint equipment and supplies are to be checked on a regular basis.
• Perform light maintenance as required.
• Assist at the paint line if necessary to prevent production delays.
• Problem solving.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Basic reading, writing, and math skills required normally acquired through high school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the manufacturing processes, procedures, machinery and blue print reading normally acquired through 1-3 years of manufacturing experience, with acute attention to detail.
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery, hand tools, and computers.
• Observance and adherence to company policies
• Desire to learn new skills and improve technical knowledge.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and lead personnel to complete production requirements to service the customer.
• Strong teamwork orientation; willing to train or assist other, less experienced operators.
• Punctual and dependable, placing high priority on producing throughout scheduled hours and excellent attendance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• 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 frequently required to stand; use hands to feel or handle; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to twist, stoop, walk, and carry within the following parameters. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision ability required by this job includes color vision and strong color acuity, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Work involves lifting of materials and product up to 50 pounds.
• Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, protective shoes/boots. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
• Employees must demonstrate physical ability to work in a standing position, between 8-12 hours per day.