Paint Prep Operator

For over 75 years, Rice Lake Weighing Systems has been a successful, growth-oriented company known as a leader in the weighing industry and our community. We are seeking a Paint Prep Operator to join our team.

The Paint Prep Operator uses painting equipment (power washer/spray wand) to prep parts for painting. Operates power hand tools, such as: hand grinder, dual action (da) sander and wire wheels. Ability to work with phosphatizing chemicals is a must. Ensures that all parts are prepared prior to painting to ensure paint adhesion.

Essential Job Functions/Major Tasks

• Operates phosphatizing equipment on an assortment of products.
• Sets up and maintains equipment.
• Ensures products are correctly prepared.
• Works in a manner in which quality of work and safety are top priorities.
• Maintains a neat, clean and organized work area while performing paint prep duties.
• Notify direct supervisor of any equipment or tooling that is damaged or not working properly.
• Maintains accurate records of time and quantities, etc.
• Operate powered industrial truck (forklift) and overhead crane(s).
  
  

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Lifting: Occasional up to 20lbs.Seldom up to 100 lbs
• Carrying: Occasional up to 10 lbs.
• Pushing
• Occasional cart use
• Gripping
• Depressing trigger on the spray wand
• Power tool use
• Standing / Walking
• Continuous on concrete floor
• Sensory Perception
• Requires ability to feel the surface of parts prior to ensure proper paint adhesion.
• Vibrating power tools (Grinder, sander)
• Respiratory
• May include use of a ½ mask cartridge respirator.
• Work environment
• Indoors
• Wet environment (Humid)
  
  

Qualifications/Prerequisites

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
  
  

Skills

• Good reading skills
• Good power hand tool skills
• Blueprint Reading skills preferred
• Ability to operate a powered industrial lift (forklift) and overhead crane (on the job training provided)
  
  

Certificates, Licenses, Training, Or Other Job-Related Requirements

• Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (Safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, safety goggles, face shield, safety shoes, etc..)
  
  

RLWS is a successful, energetic, customer-driven organization that offers competitive wages, great working conditions, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, disability, life, five (5) weeks paid time off (PTO), ten (10) paid holidays, 401 with weekly company match, and wellness benefit programs.

If you need assistance with your application, please contact Rice Lake Weighing Systems at (800) 472-6703.

Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Rice Lake Weighing Systems is a Substance-Free Workplace and requires pre-employment drug screens.