Paint Associate II - 1st

Summary:

The Paint Associate possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the Paint Department. Paint Associate performs general manual labor tasks including loading, unloading, lifting, and moving materials. Paint Associate 2 assists in a variety of functions with manual labor tasks as needed. Some of the positions include but are not limited to tasks referenced in Paint Associate 1, along with primer, painter, scanning, material handler, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages and maintains the powder paint equipment by performing multiple operations: Start up equipment, operate and adjust equipment, general maintenance, and removal and/or collection of recyclable powder


• Assist in developing new painting procedures and improvement ideas


• Assist in decorating saddle mate as well as powder coating


• Keep a daily log of the condition of the powder paint guns, hoppers, hoses, etc. and report any complications to Manager or Supervisor


• Employees will maintain a clean work area throughout the day and keep the paint booth and paint guns cleaned out daily.


• Other duties may be assigned by Manager, Supervisor, or Lead.

Qualifications:

• Must demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude


• Must be able to work ANY shift and the necessary overtime, which may include weekends


• Prior warnings and attendance records will be reviewed


• Must be capable of producing a quality coating on both powder coated and saddle mate products


• Must have basic knowledge of paint department machinery


• Must be able to visually distinguish different colors


• Must be physically able to perform job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation