Job Description – Powder Coat Painter
Title
Powder Coat Painter
Reports to
Powder Coat Supervisor
Summary
The Powder Coat Painter is responsible for ensuring that all parts are sprayed to a consistently high quality. Responsibilities include performing all work in a safe manner, the identification and notification to supervisor of defective products, cleaning and maintaining powder coating guns and equipment, ventilation, compressed air and personal protective equipment.
Core Competencies
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Customer Focus
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Communication
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Team Work
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Quality Orientation
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Time Management
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Adaptability/Flexibility
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Creative and Innovative Thinking
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Decision Making and Judgment
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Planning and Organizing
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Problem Solving
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Result Focus
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Accountability and Dependability
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Ethics and Integrity
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Development and Continual Learning
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Mentoring Co-Workers
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Operating Equipment
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Compliance of Safety Standards, Quality Standards & Meridian Mfg. Policies
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Mathematical Reasoning
Job Duties
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Follow all safety regulations and encourage safe work practices
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Follow all company policies and procedures and encourage co-workers to follow company policies and procedures
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Operate power wash equipment to wash down product before painting, using required chemical process
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Select appropriate powder according to product specifications
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Tend or operate equipment to clean/wipe, sand, remove corrosion, caulk or otherwise prepare items for application of paint powder
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Set up parts on racks/jigs to be powder coated.
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Operate hand-held spray guns to powder coat stationary items or items on racking systems
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Clean and maintain coating, ventilation, compressed air and personal protective equipment
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Mark, record and report start/end times, powder usage, defects
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Document supply inventory weekly
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Clean and perform preparation of work site
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Move product into and out of powder coating booth with power pusher and/or overhead cranes
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Maintain equipment in good working condition and report maintenance and safety concerns.
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Notify supervisor when supply levels are low
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Operate, read and maintain air monitoring and other sampling devices when working in confined spaces and/or hazardous environments
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Load and unload product and parts, distribute them to the appropriate locations
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Assist in training of junior employees, inspecting their work.
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Conduct quality inspections of work.
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Actively participate in the development of a LEAN manufacturing culture.
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Other assigned work as required.
Requirements
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High School Diploma, GED or equivalent preferred
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Ability to communicate professionally with co-workers
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Strong time management and prioritization skills
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Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
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Knowledge of workplace safety, safe lifting and handling procedures
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Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner
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Critical eye for identifying defects
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Commitment to quality and safety
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Knowledge of appropriate materials, methods and the tools required in various processes
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Strong working mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
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Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedure
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Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule
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Overtime as required
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Consistent attendance is an essential function of this position
Working Conditions
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Ability to work with a variety of hand tools
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Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted, 50 or more pounds with assistance
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Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in conditions that include heat, humidity, cold and exposure to dust
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Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects
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Must be able to see, breath, stand, walk, crawl, bend, climb and stoop
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Must be able to pass a respirator physical examination
