Position Summary: The Coatings Operator is responsible for the loading, unloading, and preparation of parts for the automated powder coating paint line.

 Coatings Operator LOADING Duties and Responsibilities:

• Loading Parts
• Hanging Hooks
• Hanging Tabs
• Keep Hooks Burnt Off
• Line Density
• Unload Burn Off Hooks
• May perform other duties as assigned
• Quality Responsibilities
  1. Visual Inspection – Looking for slag, double punching, missing holes, imperfections in steel, etc.
• PM and 6S Responsibilities
  1. OPM-034 Wheelabrator
  2. Loading and Staging Area

Coatings Operator UNLOADING Duties and Responsibilities:

• Unloading Line
• Building Panel Skids
• Placing and Prepping Skids
• Prepping Foam
• Removing Hooks from Line
• Mix Touch-up Paint
• May perform other duties as assigned
• Quality Responsibilities
  1. Touchup Edges, Hooks
  2. Visual Inspection
• PM and 6S Responsibilities
  1. Forklift PM’s
  2. OPM-034 Wheelabrator
  3. Loading and Staging Area

Coatings Operator Skills and Specifications:

• Ability to safely operate and obtain certification to operate a fork truck
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Solid problem-solving skills.
• Ability to contribute and work in a team environment.
• Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness to ensure first quality of work.
• Ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with people in the course of work.
• Willingness to work additional hours in order to meet tight deadlines.

Coatings Operator Education and Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Coatings Operator Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of Coatings Operator, the employee is continually required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee is occasionally required to crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Coatings Operator Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of Coatings Operator, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Limitations and Disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Rev. 04/27/22