Painter/Finisher - 2nd Shift
Job Description
Our Opening and Your Responsibilities: This individual works from blueprints, shop orders, written procedures, and verbal instructions. The Painter/Finisher must perform a variety of duties in respect to the departmental needs. These include operating overhead cranes, jib cranes, battery and gas powered industrial trucks, hand trucks, abrasive shot blasting equipment, and various paint spraying systems. They must be able to operate a variety of hand tools from wrenches and drills to dual action sanders and mixing equipment. The individual must be skilled in rigging large weldments safely with chains, shackles, and hooks from spreader bars to accommodate the painting of these weldments. Essential Duties:
Operate overhead bridge and jib cranes to maneuver weldments up to 25’ long and 12’ wide and weighing up to 12,000 pounds into the module spray booth and onto module handling equipment. Utilize a dual action sander, scrapers, and grinders to remove paint and prepare unsuitable areas for finishing. Use dry mil thickness gauges to measure dry film thickness and record those readings on established charts. Visually inspect the weldments for excessive sagging, runs, imbedded shot, foreign matter, light spots, ripples, and other deficiencies that must be repaired. Maintain the booth periodically by cleaning it through stripping of paper from the walls, removing and replacing grating, and scraping and recovering lights. Sweep the area of assignment daily and maintain an orderly and safe work area. Maintain set quality standards by use of visual checking and inspection equipment. Wear the proper PPE and ensure the proper care, storage, and usage. During a given day, the individual may work in any or all these areas.
ABRASIVE BLASTER:
Abrades surfaces of metal or hard-composition objects to remove adhering scale and dirt, and to impart specified finish, using abrasive blasting equipment. Masks specified areas of object to protect from abrading action. Turns valves on equipment to regulate pressure and composition of abrasive mixture. Starts equipment that directs blast or flow of abrasive-laden compressed air, gas, or liquid over surface of parts. Manually directs nozzle over surface of large parts or manipulates small parts under nozzle for specified interval.
SPRAY PAINTING-MODULE BOOTH:
The Painter must have knowledge of metals, abrasive blasting, industrial coatings, and basic math. The individual must be able to read and write and properly perform duties related to required paperwork. They also must be able to use or be capable of learning to use a computer to access blueprints, procedures, and other job duty related information and communication.
Utilize airless and conventional painting systems to apply a uniform coat with a variety of industrial coatings to obtain the required coverage and dry film thickness. Operate air powered mixing equipment included paddle mixers and shakers. Utilize a wet mil gauge to ensure proper wet mil thickness. Utilize measuring equipment to maintain proper paint viscosity when mixing 2 part coatings and adding thinner.
WHEELABRATOR OPERATOR (FABRICATOR):
Operate jib cranes and a variety of attachments as well as manually load and unload large weldments and individual parts onto the Wheelabrator. Operate the Wheelabrator abrasive shot blasting machine in accordance with manufacturers recommendations, written procedures, and safe operating practices. Operate a forklift safely to load and unload parts on and off the Wheelabrator. Lift and place the module lifting devices, up to 75 pounds, onto the modules and secure them using bolts and air impact guns. Constantly walk up and down the machine to access the parts.
COMPETENCY: Each operator is required to maintain set quality standards by use of visual checking and inspection equipment. During a given day, the individual may work in any or all these areas.
What You Need to Succeed:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Our Offer to You:
Medical, dental, and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire. Gym discount program if you elect our Aetna medical coverage. Tuition reimbursement. Paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits. Global market strength and worldwide leadership in weighing. A brand name that is identified worldwide with precision, quality, and innovation. A commitment to extraordinary service on our state-of-the-art equipment.
EEO: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification. #J-18808-Ljbffr