Summary/Objective

Under Supervision

Paint Booth Operator will be responsible for painting products in a timely matter which are to be added to outgoing orders, so that orders can meet ship dates.

Blast Operator will manage the blast booth at a rate that allows the production line to maintain throughput, while inspecting and preparing fabricated components prior to painting.

Essential Functions

· Performs all tasks in a safe and responsible manner and complies with company policies.

· Determine the uses of personal protective equipment (PPE); identify the safety equipment and procedures related to safe work practices and surrounding environment.

· Able to run and complete parts using the MRP Network.

· Use the MRP system to clock in and out of jobs upon set-up and completion.

· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

· Maintaining and filling out of quality sheets to verify part tolerances.

· Knowledge of Basic Blast/Paint Shop Vocabulary.

· Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency and allowed time standards.

· Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs.

Paint Booth Operator

· Wears all PPE equipment during working hours; to include a breathable air hood and protective outer garments, gloves, safety shoes, ear protection and goggles.

· Select appropriate coatings, paints, or sprays, and prepare them by mixing substances according to formulas, using paint mixing equipment.

· Place items or products on racks, spindles, or reel stands to coat, paint, or spray them, using hands, overhead hoist, or forklift.

· Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections, or by using viscometers.

· Cleaning parts, as well as prime and paint parts as noted on prints.

· Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules

· Must be capable of passing a respiratory physical for forced air and/or half-face respiratory equipment.

Cleans machine, equipment and work area, using water, solvents and other cleaning aids.

Blast Booth Operator

· Operates equipment to clean dirt, scale, and core materials from steel parts with a continuous blast of steel shot

· Secure and hang fabricated components in a manner that allows the operator to blast efficiently and have access to all areas of the work piece.

· Position requires the wearing of protective breathing apparel, protective mask and headgear and the operation of a blasting gun dispersing pressures of up to 100 ft. /lbs.

· Inspect and prepare fabricated components prior to painting.

· Pours or shovels abrasive material into feed hopper to replenish supply

· Transfer materials, supplies, and products between blast and paint area, using overhead hoist or forklift.

· Observe operation of equipment to ensure continuity of flow, safety, and efficient operation, and to detect malfunctions.

May perform other duties as assigned by management.

Job Qualifications

· Effectively be able to communicate with internal and external customers.

· Able to run and complete parts using the MRP Network.

· Able to add, subtract, divide and multiply all units of measure, including fractions, whole numbers, decimals and percentages.

· Able to understand Excel programs.

· Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.

· Able to solve problems and deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations.

· Able to work without immediate supervision.

· Able to notice what work needs to be done and establish a time frame of how much time will be required to complete it.

· Works with power driven equipment.

· Frequent stooping and bending required.

· Works with costly metals where possibility of damage or scrap is high.

· Close attention and care is required to prevent damage to complex machine tools.

· High mental and visual effort required.

Education and Experience

· High School diploma or GED required

· Two years related experience and / or training or an equivalent combination of education and training and experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

?Benefits:

· 401(k)

· 401(k) matching

· Dental insurance

· Employee assistance program

· Health insurance

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

· Referral program

· Vision insurance

Schedule:

· 10 hour shift

· Day shift

· Monday to Friday

· Overtime