Painter - Automotive

Responsibilities

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Set up and operate equipment to coat wet paint components, trucks and/or bodies.

1st Shift: Mon - Fri 6am-2:30pm (OT available)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Use and conduct proper care of PPE.
• Operate painting system.
• Change solvent and paint drums.
• Fills hardener and paint drums, if wet paint.
• Check paint viscosity during shift and adjust as necessary, if wet paint.
• Perform paint booth housekeeping and filter maintenance.
• Perform quality checks.
• Maintain proper care of guns for minimum painting downtime.
• Spray paint truck bodies and/or 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.
• Monitor temperature gauges in booth and oven, if powder paint.
• 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.
• Job Duties may vary by location.

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.
• Knowledge of automotive or powder painting required.
• Vocational Training in lieu of experience will be considered.

FINANCIAL BUDGETING, CAPITAL, AND/OR MANPOWER RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None

OTHER POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:
• Keep a clean work area (5S).
• Assist co-workers as needed.
• Participate in RCI events.
• May be required to operate vehicles.
• Knowledge of Altec programs and/or systems.
• Shift work may be required.

Responsibility for Safety:
• Safety In everything we do

Responsibility to Prevent Errors:
• Ensures appropriate reviews have been performed as needed for high quality

Mental Alertness:
• Continuous attention to all job functions ensuring quality products

Communication with Others:
• Requires outside and inside contacts to carry out company policy and programs; Improper handling will have considerable effect on operational results; Must often deal with matters requiring explanation, persuasion and obtaining of approvals

Experience Level Adjustmnt

Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.

Benefits

Altec offers a competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:


* Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Program


* Retirement 401(k) Traditional or Roth Program Options with Company Match


* Vacation and Holidays


* Parental Leav...