Painter Lead

Description

Paint Lead

Reports To: Production Manager

Summary: Apply powder or other specified finish to manufactured parts per customer specifications

Essential Function:

• Operate and maintain paint guns, hoppers and booth collection system
• Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to avoid defects
• Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by visual inspection or use of viscometer
• Apply specified finish to manufactured parts
• Manage oven for appropriate temperatures within time limitations
• Perform final inspection of coated parts
• Operate forklift, pallet jack, crane, or hoist to move product
• Adhere to business management system (BMS), as applicable
• Assist with any other duties as assigned
• Lead other paint line team members

Requirements

Basic Requirements:

Intermediate to advanced knowledge of painting and powder coating processes

Knowledge of thermosetting resin coatings, wash, and pre-treatments

Knowledge of part loading/hanging procedures

Intermediate to advanced math, computer, and written/verbal communication skills

Basic knowledge of loading and packing procedures

General manufacturing experience and knowledge of different materials

Intermediate to advanced knowledge of paint quality and integrity

Physical Exposure:

Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, bending, crouching, and lifting

Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs

Fork truck traffic

Exposure to paint department chemicals and acids

Exposure to paint oven heat

Exposure to paints and powder coating dust

Oils/solvents on materials

Frequent repetitive arm motion

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.