JOB PURPOSE:

Prepares paint and products to be painted, sprays surfaces of manufactured products with powder paint, and maintains equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Applies powder to raw parts using manual guns to achieve proper coverage

· Sets ovens to temperature specifications

· Performs basic maintenance on spray guns

· Clean and set up guns and hoppers during color changes

· Records all powder usage

· Visually inspect parts for obvious defects or missing maskings

· Helps in other areas of the paint line as needed

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

COMPETENCIES:

· Must be able to lift 50lbs on a continuous basis

· Ability to add, and subtract

· Initiative

· Attention to detail and accuracy

· Problem analysis and problem-solving

· Listening skills

· Communication skills- verbal and written

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred

· Blueprint reading preferred

· 6 months of prior painting experience required

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.