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Paint Operator

Feralloy Corp.
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/26/2025 CLOSED ON 11/25/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paint Operator position at Feralloy Corp.?

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Job Summary

The Fabricating job family ensures an environment of continuous improvement exists in the organizations production processes, operating procedures and work flows in order to achieve internal and external customer satisfaction. General areas of responsibility include producing products for OEM partners; developing quality objectives; documenting procedures; implementing and measuring quality measurements; delivering training; and leading the organization through industry quality certification processes. Positions in fabrication as a Paint Line Operator can include job titles such as Burner, Floater, Loader/Unloader, Paint Prep, and Packout.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion Function in the Job:

Medium Work - Exerting Up To 50 Pounds Of Force Occasionally, And/or To 20 Pounds Of Force Frequently, And/or Up To 10 Pounds Of Force Constantly To Move Objects. Job Function

  • Read, understand, and follow the steps outlined in SOPs for each task being performed.
  • Complete required documentation including production records, quality checks, labels, etc. in a complete, legible, and accurate manner.
  • Perform established quality checks on material at required intervals to ensure all product specifications are being met.
  • Monitors the loading and unloading of parts to ensure correct hanging methods, line density calculations, and unloading/stacking procedures are adhered to.
  • Helps train others for production job responsibilities by demonstrating operational procedures that include hanging methods, parts check/verification, loading and unloading, and packing out parts according to customer specifications.
  • Collaborates with quality staff to ensure the product is meeting company and customer specifications and makes adjustments as needed to ensure line continuity.
  • Trained and authorized personnel will operate forklifts and be responsible for burning off painted racks/hardware, reworked parts, and sandblasting after completion of burn off.
  • Meet established production standards for the department.
  • Responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly work area.
  • Performs all work in accordance with established safety standards and adheres to all safety policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
  • Performing other duties or functions as requested by management.

Required Skills

  • Ability to multi-task & handle task with competing priorities; ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment; solid verbal communication skills; understanding of blueprints and work orders.
  • Previous experience in a powder coating environment a plus.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate with team members and visually read and comprehend both written instruction and all required work documents.
  • Frequent lifting of 50 lbs and using team lift assist. Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pulling, walking, and standing for the entirety of work shift. Must have communicable range of hearing and sight with or without the use of aids. Requires exposure to a typical fabricating area where environment is affected by outside temperatures and machines.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
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