Painter (Automotive)

Responsibilities

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Set up, operate and tend machines in order to coat/paint components, trucks and bodies.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES):
• Use and conduct proper care of PPE
• Operate the painting system
• Change solvent and paint drums
• Fill hardener and paint drums
• Check paint viscosity during shift and adjust as necessary
• Perform paint booth housekeeping and filter maintenance
• Perform quality checks
• Maintain proper care of guns for minimum painting downtime
• Spray paint truck bodies and components using handheld spray gun
• Ensure proper surface preparation prior to painting
• Apply paint to obtain consistent dry film thickness
• Ensure paint application meets the paint standard
• Load and unload parts/components to be painted
• Utilizes proper safety techniques with paint system applications
• Follow established safety, environmental and quality policies, procedures and practices
• Maintain work area and shop tools/equipment
• Maintain daily time records
• Other job duties as assigned.

Group Leader Duties Include:
o Train associates
o Assigns work
o Assists in maintaining the operation of the line via:
o Inspects each job before passing to the down line customer.
o Fill in for absent associates, as needed.
o Communicate with design engineers on quality or fit and function issues as they arise.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend required.
• Basic computer usage knowledge required.
• Proficiency in spraying with paint guns required, electrostatic preferred and techniques of applying bed liner material.
• Knowledge of automotive painting preferred.
• Vocational Training in lieu of experience will be considered.

CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Varies at each location, but could be extreme hot or cold, depending upon weather conditions.
Job tasks may be inside or outside.
Electrical hazards, elevated surfaces, moving objects, chemical or dust, mechanical hazards, vibrations and noise
Work will be performed in an enclosed booth/room.
Weld smoke and fumes may exist

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS
• Computer
• Basic Hand Tools (wrenches, sockets, hammers, pliers, etc.)
• Inspection tools
• Knife / Razors
• Ladders
• Manual/pneumatic impact tools
• Overhead crane
• Pressure Gauges
• Spray Gun
• Tape Measurers
• Varies by location and/or job

CHEMICALS
• Acetone
• Aerosol Sprays
• Caulking
• Fiberglass
• Glues
• Hydraulic oil
• Lubricants
• Martex
• Multi-Purpose Cleaners
• Paint
• Paint Hardener
• Paint Sealer
• Resins
• To be disposed of hazardous waste
• Varies by location and/or job

PPE
• Earplugs
• Harnesses as required
• Safety Glasses / Goggles / Face Shields
• Steel Toe Boots(Metatarsals may be required)
• Respirator and full body suit
• Protective Clothing

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