Paint // Weekends (2400)

Paint Team Member

LOCATION:      Loudon, TN

SCHEDULE:      Friday-Sunday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Who are we looking for:

Success as a Paint team member at Protomet comes down to efficiency, safety, quality and attitude. Developing people to have the technical skill to get the job done, the care to do it safely, and the energy to learn all aspects of our business is our goal. As Protomet expands our finishing capabilities to include both powder coat and wet paint applications, candidates with industrial wet paint experience are strongly encouraged to apply. This experience can help accelerate the development and standardization of our wet paint processes while supporting the growth of the entire finishing team. Show up on time with Batteries Included. Experience is great, but we love developing employees under our roof as well. (protomet.com/apprentice)

FUNCTION:

Paint Team Members apply and inspect powder coat and wet paint finishes on parts used in Protomet products. The finishing process is supported by automated equipment, documented work instructions, engineering-defined standards, and team member expertise. Paint Team Members are expected to develop proficiency in all finishing operations within the department, including surface preparation, masking, powder coating, wet paint application, inspection, and material handling. Our team members deliver a world-class finish that meets customer requirements for appearance, durability, and quality.

OUTCOMES:

• Hang parts for powder coat and wet paint processing
• Blow off, clean, and mask parts prior to coating application
• Prepare surfaces through sanding, cleaning, and minor repair of surface blemishes
• Operate powder coat application equipment and maintain proper booth operation
• Apply wet paint finishes according to documented work instructions and quality standards
• Mix, prepare, and handle paint materials in accordance with approved processes and safety requirements
• Inspect coated and painted parts for coverage, appearance, adhesion, and quality requirements
• Load completed parts into designated containers and staging locations
• Grind and finish parts requiring surface preparation or smoothing
• Cross-train and maintain proficiency in all finishing department processess, including both powder coat and wet paint operations
• Assist in continuous improvement efforts to standardize finishing processess and improve quality, efficiency, and safety

COMPETENCIES:

Cultural

Fulfillment at work most often occurs when personal values align with those of the organization. Protomet associates it’s collective character with the following traits:

• Second Mile
  • The first mile is mandatory. The second mile is voluntary; we do it for our own growth.
• Don’t Touch the Marshmallow
  • This references the famous psychological experiment studying the strength to reject short term gratification in favor of a larger reward later. We err towards celebrating later, not sooner.
• Abundance Mindset
  • Life is not a zero-sum game. We strive to reject scarcity mindsets and instead “grow the pie”. Example – is a new “A” player on your team an asset or a threat?
• Skills Beat Credentials
  • What you can do is all that matters. Credentials alone won’t get you anywhere at Protomet.
• That’s Hard…Good
  • Growth happens the most in the face of challenges. We recognize it is difficult to grin as you are being tested, but it’s possible, and we’re getting better at it.

Functional

• World-class attention to detail
• Practical intelligence, curiosity and an aptitude for learning
• Drive to get better every day