Job Description

Description

Department: Paint

Summary: Accurately paint quality products according given direction and shop order’s requests. Follows policies and procedures put in place as well as any modifications while always being aware to preserving the product’s integrity and quality.  

Primary Duties:

• To paint according to print directions
• To have safe work habits and follow all safety rules and procedures
• To attend required safety training applicable to all regulatory programs 
• To follow procedures for all regulatory programs including Demco’s hazardous waste management program
• Able to find, print and understand shop orders, customer orders and engineer drawings
• Conscientious of following procedures and keeping accurate records
• Good record keeping skills and able to keep an accurate count on product
• To mentor and train other employees
• Able to read and use measuring tools accurately
• To complete jobs on a timely and consistent basis
• To work as a team and be self motivated to work independently
• To actively be looking for new and improved ways to do things
• Meet reasonable production goals

Position descriptions are intended to define in general terms the most significant duties of a particular position and are not all inclusive of all duties or responsibilities of individual positions. Position descriptions are not intended to exclude the possibility of temporary assignments or the alteration of existing positions.

Requirements

Qualifications / Experience:

• Must fill out the OSHA Respirator Medical Evaluation form, which is reviewed by a physician. The physician will evaluate whether or not the employee is fit to wear a respirator at that time.  
• Able to prioritize and sort jobs according to need
• Good math skills
• Must be safety minded
• Requires attention to detail and a high standard of quality
• Must comply to ISO 9000 required policies
• Must be a team player who can work effectively in a team environment
• Good interpersonal, verbal communication and active listening skills
• Willingness and ability to learn and perform other jobs
• Able to lift 50 pounds occasionally and push/pull 100 pounds occasionally 
• With reference to duties as a Hazardous Waste Management employee:
• Must be trained and certified within six months from the date of employment to perform all functions relating to handling, storing and shipping hazardous waste. If engaged in any activities involving hazardous waste, employee must be under the supervision of a properly RCRA trained and certified employee.
• Must be trained and certified under DOT regulations for handling, packaging, preparing paperwork, and shipments of hazardous materials.
• Must be familiar with and follow Demco’s Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures regarding hazardous waste.

Essential Job Functions

PAINTING: The process of painting at Demco Manufacturing includes spray painting utilizing various paint(s). Involved in the process are numerous flexion/extension/rotation of multiple muscle groups of the upper body. There is extensive above the shoulder, up, down, and angulations of the upper extremities to maneuver the hand held sprayer (2-3 lbs). There is also continuous twisting, bending and squatting required. Some objects being painted are suspended and are manually moved on a conveyor rail system. The objects to be painted include numerous items including appliance carts, parts to agriculture sprayers, and grain handling equipment, including grain carts and wagons. Continuous standing and walking about the paint booth and the objects to be painted is required. The painter is required to wear an air supplied breathing apparatus or has the option to wear a full-face mask respirator. Temperatures range from 60 to 85 degrees (but potentially warmer in the summer due to the new paint system being installed). The supplied air is cooled in the summer time. Ventilation in the paint booth includes a filtering system. Length of the shifts range from 9-12 hours (average of 10).  

The individuals in the paint department often rotate from painting to power spraying/prewash. They may also be required to grind parts, which requires above the shoulder work using tools weighing 2-15lbs. High Risk: CTD’s, back, shoulder, wrist, elbow, hand, asthma/bronchitis etc., dermatitis.