Job Description

SUMMARY

Paints parts to meet customer and internal quality requirements by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. This position can execute the following job functions without supervision:

· Pre-clean and rinse parts before media blasting.

· Apply all primers and topcoats by airless spray to meet the established quality standards and requirements. -Perform media blasting to meet the established quality standards.

· Apply stripe coats of primer to appropriate locations to meet the established quality standards and requirements. -Properly mask, cover and protect all surfaces that will not be painted.

· Understand and execute the proper mixing and thinning of all primers and topcoats.

· Maintain and clean all spray equipment to keep it in order.

· Troubleshoot minor issues with spray equipment and correct as needed.

· Enforce and abide by all safety rules and requirements.

· Operate all necessary quality control instruments.

· Understand and recognize proper substrate preparation.

· Understand and record all required quality control data required at quality control hold points and halt work when non-compliant readings are obtained.

· Correct non-compliant work when it is observed and perform corrective measures to bring the work back into compliance. –

· Supervise Class B painters to ensure compliance with all established quality, process and safety standards.

· Perform touch-up on finish painted pieces.

· Cleans and organizes work area.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED; 3-5 years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos, as well as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information one-on-one to other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.