What are the responsibilities and job description for the Painter - 2nd Shift position at LoneStar Fasteners?
OUR COMPANY
Founded in 1956 LoneStar Fasteners is a leading manufacturer and stocking distributor for all sizes of SAE, ASTM and ISO fasteners including bolts, double tap, tap end and all thread fasteners in a variety of grades, alloys and coatings. With extensive in-house machining capabilities, LoneStar Fasteners manufacture bespoke fasteners in a variety of standard and exotic materials specific to customer drawings and specifications. We also offer in-house plating and coating services for corrosion prevention; including zinc electroplating and Fluoropolymer coating systems. Combined, LoneStar Fasteners hold over 300 years of expertise in sales, manufacturing and coating experience, covering all aspects of the manufacturing and distribution of fasteners for the Energy, Power, OEM, Military, Aerospace, Engineering and Construction Industries.
OUR BENEFITS
Our Benefits include: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short Term, Long-Term Disability, and accident insurance. We also offer 401(k) with matching contributions, Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and the opportunity to be part of a dedicated and reliable team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
LoneStar Fasteners is looking for the right, qualified individuals to join our team!! We have 1 immediate Painter position (full-time) open within the Production area at our facility in Spring, TX! The basic function of the Painter is to ensure the parts are coated to customer specifications as contained within the work order.
- Comply with company Safety and Security policies including use of Personal Protective Equipment, as well as policies and procedures on Quality Assurance and Company Health.
- Report injuries, accidents, near misses or unsafe conditions to a Supervisor or Manager immediately.
- Ensure that work areas are maintained in a neat and orderly manner at all times.
- Review work orders and blueprints to ensure work is performed according to specifications
- Start up, operate, and shut down the coating equipment which includes coating applicator, painting booth, curing and preheat ovens, crane and fork lift
- Performs a variety of minor maintenance duties such as changing nozzles.
- Checks work visually, makes minor decisions; detects and reports defective items and unusual conditions to proper supervision.
- Maintains production rate with acceptable quality.
- Must be willing to work and/or cross train in other areas as necessary.
- Performs a variety of other tasks and duties of equal or less complexity as assigned by supervisor.
- Sprays surfaces of manufactured products with coatings using spray gun
- Cleans grease and dirt from product, using materials, such as lacquer thinner, turpentine, soap, and water
- Prepares surfaces prior to painting, such as grinding, sanding, and buffing
EXPERIENCE
- 0-2 years of related experience and/or training in a manufacturing environment
- Fasteners industry experience preferred
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); Associate’s degree preferred
- Able to read, understand, interpret and follow detailed work instructions and manufacturing specifications
- Ability to adjust to changes without compromising Quality or Performance
- Complete physical exams as required
- Ability to pass a basic math, measurement and mechanical aptitude test; ability to read a tape measure
- Must be able to work a shift schedule and overtime as needed, including weekends
- Self-motivated, team-player.
- Attention to detail
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to manually load or unload materials onto or off of pallets, skids, platforms up to weighing 50 lbs
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close, Distance, Peripheral, Depth, and Ability to adjust focus
- Manual dexterity using hands, fingers, and arms to push, pull, reach, grab, hold, lift, and hammer
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Manufacturing warehouse environment with multi step process production runs on different machines. High value highly customized components, long and large parts, and high precision manufacturing for critical service applications
- Noise Level: Moderate to High
- Temperature variable with season