NOTE: This position is a temporary transfer on an as needed basis that will not remove you from your current full-time position. This is an exception to the contract regarding job biding and seniority. This potion does not set precedence to future jobs. The employee will be paid their current rate class or the rate class of the position, whichever is higher, while they are transferred to this position. Please note that the RC for this position is a 12.

Description of Job:

1. General

The Applicator, Protective Coatings shall be qualified to operate various types of application equipment and have a working knowledge of numerous protective coatings including mixing and safety and applying of same to carbon steel and alloy surfaces.

2. Types of Equipment to be operated

A) Airless Spray Equipment - bulldog style hydraulic pumps

B) Compressed Air Atomized Spray Equipment

C) Electrostatic Spray Equipment - air and airless

D) Manual Application Equipment - brushes, rollers, etc.

3. Types of Protective Coatings to be applied

A) Chlorinated Rubbers

B) Enamels

C) Epoxies (standard and severe service)

D) Phenolics

E) Urethanes

F) Zink-rich Primers

G) High build glass filled coatings

H) Others as required to meet customer specifications

4. Responsibilities

A) Proper mixing and thinning of all coatings.

1. Determine proper viscosity of coating prior to application.

B) Check status of required coatings as required to maintain production schedule.

C) Use proper protective clothing and equipment in keeping with OSHA regulations.

D) Maintain work area in a neat, clean and orderly manner.

E) Maintain equipment on a regular basis to assure proper operation.

1. Daily preventative maintenance of pumps, guns and lines shall be performed including rebuilding guns and changing orifices, tips and nozzles to suit various coatings.

2. Monitor availability of repair parts and inform supervisor when need arises.

3. Clean and/or replace filters and lubricate hydraulic pump equipment on a regular basis including changing seals and packing.

F) Rigging and safe movement of glassed and alloy vessels with overhead cranes, chains and slings. (Pennant Crane controls)

G) Masking and proper preparation of electric and hydraulic drive equipment and the preparation and protection of glassed surfaces.

H) Meeting paint specifications including wet and dry film thickness and re-coating of primer and intermediate (guide) coats.

1. Capable of using acceptable mil gauges to determine acceptable thickness of coatings.

I) Use of grinders to remove weld spatter as needed before painting.

J) Must be qualified for tow motor license and operate fork lift as needed.

K) Maintain paint storage shed in an orderly manner and monitor stock paints and thinners to maintain adequate supply.

L) Operate can crusher to facilitate proper disposal of paint cans.

M) Assist Assemblers doing final prep work on tanks prior to shipping.

N) Maintain annual certifications for hazardous waste handling and follow SOP's as it pertains to the paint area.

This position will be filled without regard to sex, religion, age, race, color, non-job related disability or national origin.

Testing: Math, Reading, Fractional math, percentages, square feet, radius, general abbreviation definitions, applicable working tools can be used at time of test.

Pfaudler, Inc. is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.