Job Description

Monday - Friday: 4:00 AM - 1:30PM 

Saturday: 4:00 AM - 12:30 PM 

Here are some of the great benefits that we offer:

• Competitive salary 
• Company paid health and dental benefits
• Paid vacation 
• 401K Plan with company match
• Opportunity for career stability and growth
• Tuition reimbursement program 

Responsibilities 

• Perform production duties such as manual lifting of metal pieces 
• Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor 
•  Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations.
• Read work orders, paint specifications, and production schedules.
• Verify part number, alloy, finish requirements, and color code before painting.
• Clean, degrease, and prepare aluminum surfaces for coating.
• Mask areas that must remain unpainted.
• Mix and reduce paint according to manufacturer specifications.
• Operate spray guns, pumps, and paint booth equipment.
• Apply primer and topcoat with proper coverage and appearance.
• Monitor flash-off and curing conditions.
• Measure coating thickness using approved gauges.
• Inspect for runs, sags, orange peel, fisheyes, dry spray, and other defects.
• Complete quality and production documentation.
• Maintain housekeeping and clean painting equipment after use.
• Inspect PPE before entering the paint area.
• Follow manufacturer mixing ratio.
• Use calibrated mixing containers.
• Stir thoroughly and strain paint before use.
• Label mixed material with time and batch information.
• Maintain proper gun distance and overlap.
• Apply light tack coat if required.
• Apply full wet coats evenly.
• Verify oven temperature and conveyor speed.
• Record inspection results.
• Report defects to the supervisor immediately.
• Flush spray equipment with approved solvent
• Return paint containers to designated storage.
• Dispose of waste according to environmental procedures.
• Clean booth and surrounding work area.
• Complete end-of-shift housekeeping checklist.
• Respirator approved for painting vapors and particulates.
• Safety glasses or chemical splash goggles.
• Face shield when mixing chemicals.
• Chemical-resistant gloves.
• Painting suits or protective clothing.
• Safety shoes with slip-resistant soles.
• Hearing protection when required.

Qualifications

• Education- High school diploma or GED preferred but not required
• 6 Months to one year of experience in a fast-paced environment. 
•  Accurately uses and understands measuring tape 
•  This position works in a manufacturing - heat intensive environment. 
•  Work is performed in a manufacturing environment in all weather conditions. 
•  Lift up to 25 lbs. regularly, up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 75 lbs. occasionally 
•  Bend, twist, climb, squat, kneel throughout shift Able to work in extreme heat or cold conditions. 
•  Ability to function successfully in a fast-paced, changing work environment. 
•  Must be able to handle both large pieces and small pieces of aluminum extrusions 
•  Use hands for simple and power grasping as well as push/pull and fine manipulation 
•  Work at and/or below shoulder level 
•  See fine detail in printed product along with checking for color accuracy
•  Understand and follow basic verbal and written instructions 
•  Effectively communicate information and respond to questions from various levels within the organization 
•  Perform basic visual quality inspections on products 
•  Maintain the production pace of other team members 
•  Utilize power tools and various equipment as needed to perform duties 
•  Able to work weekends and OT 
• Perform related duties as required by supervision 
•  Be willing to work in a manufacturing heat intensive environment.

The pay for this position is $24.72. If you are hired, your base salary will be determined based on factors such as geographic locations, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.