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Summary

Responsible for applying a layer or layers of powder paint or coating to a product to protect it from the elements and/or make it more aesthetically appealing. Prepares surfaces, cleans, product, and applies coating.

Responsibilities

1. Set up and operate machines that paint or coat products
2. Select the paint or coating needed for the job
3. Clean and prepare products to be painted or coated.
4. Mask, plug or block finished surfaces not to be covered
5. Fill the machine's tanks with a mixture of paints or chemicals, adding prescribed amounts of solution
6. Determine the required flow of paint and the quality of the coating
7. Use spray guns to coat metal, wood, ceramic, fabric, and paper products with paint and other coating solutions.
8. Apply paint by hand with a controlled spray gun
9. Check product for flaws, bubbles, or imperfections.
10. Refinish and touchup as required
11. Regulate the temperature and air circulation in drying ovens.
12. Ensure the proper movement of finished goods to inspection or shipping area
13. Clean and maintain tools, equipment, and work area
14. Reports to management when the work is completed and/or if there are problems/discrepancies with the jobs
15. Advises management of malfunctioning tools and equipment
16. Completes annual competencies and safety trainings
17. Adheres to all company policies and procedures paying special attention to health and/or safety procedures.
18. Cross-trained to perform the duties of other employees
19. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

1. Has demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with the public
2. Use of shop mathematics together with the use of detailed drawings, blueprints, specifications, tables, color charts and adjustable instruments
3. Ability to read and interpret documents written in English. Documents to include written work instructions, schematic/assembly drawings, standard operating and maintenance procedures and safety rules
4. Maintains good interpersonal relationships
5. Projects a professional demeanor
6. Must exercise discretion in handling client information
7. Has the ability to grow professionally and demonstrate increasing competence in the performance of duties
8. Demonstrates computer literacy

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions and vibration.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to temperature ranges from 50 to 95 degrees F as well as low and high humidity ranges. The employee may on occasion, be exposed to any number of adverse elements/ odors to the extent of being disagreeable.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 65 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; talk, hear or smell.

Education/Training

Degree: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

Prior work related experience required.