SUMMARY: Individuals in this position are responsible for painting and powder coating company products and ensuring finished parts meet quality and production standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operate and understand all paint equipment including powder coat ovens and liquid paint airless sprayer systems
- Troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on sprayer equipment
- Read and understand Job Operation Listing Reports
- Organize paperwork and ensure proper identification of products
- Follow written work instructions and complete required quality documentation
- Accurately enter job transactions using shop floor data collection devices
- Make adjustments as needed to ensure a quality finished product
- Mask and paint large pieces of equipment
- Be fitted for a respirator and perform all duties associated with wearing this device
- Work independently with minimal supervision
- Load and unload paint line and powder coat oven
- Perform proper wanding of jobs
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures and report unsafe conditions to a supervisor
- Regular and predictable attendance is required to perform the essential functions of this position, including working scheduled shifts and overtime as required
- Perform other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
- Post–high school certification in paint/refinish or industrial painting preferred
- Two (2) or more years of powder coat and airless liquid spray paint experience preferred
- Working knowledge of powder coat oven operation and liquid paint airless spray gun maintenance and repair
- Ability to pass a math and measurement assessment
- Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16"
- Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
- Ability to convert decimals to fractions and fractions to decimals
- Ability to read and write in the English language
- Basic keyboarding skills including the ability to enter data and print documents
COMPLIANCE:
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, which may include a background check, drug screening, and physical examination as permitted by law
- Must comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and training requirements
- Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with the company’s respiratory protection program, including medical clearance and fit testing where applicable
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Safety Awareness: Demonstrates commitment to workplace safety and PPE requirements
- Attention to Detail: Ensures painted products meet quality standards
- Reliability: Demonstrates dependable attendance and work performance
- Teamwork: Works effectively with supervisors and coworkers to meet production goals
- Problem Solving: Identifies equipment or quality issues and takes appropriate action
- Accountability: Takes responsibility for work quality and completion of assigned tasks
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee will be required to be fitted for and wear a respirator as required. A dust mask must also be worn while spraying in the powder spray booth.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment is an industrial metal fabrication shop with exposure to airborne dust, moving industrial machinery, and some hazards requiring PPE. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. All required PPE, including steel toe shoes, must be worn and a clean work environment must be maintained.
WORK SCHEDULE & OVERTIME EXPECTATIONS:
This position is scheduled based on production needs and business demands. Employees are expected to work their assigned shifts and may be required to work overtime, including extended hours or weekends, as necessary to meet production schedules.
Employees must report to work on time and maintain reliable attendance in accordance with company attendance policies.
NOTE:
This job description may be modified due to business necessity. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. LEWCO, Inc. will make reasonable accommodations regarding these duties, responsibilities, and qualifications in compliance with federal and state disability laws. LEWCO, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
