EC1002 Class Three Op - 1st Shift Powder Coat

Job Details

Description

Paint Booth Operator for Nordsen powder coating booths with automatic spray equipment including Encore electrostatic spray guns. Must have understanding of powder coating, electrostatic applications and the mechanical aptitude of rebuilding spray guns and performing preventive maintenance on all booths and equipment.

Read and understand engineering drawings. Set-up automatic or semi-automatic machine or process line in allotted time. Run automatic machine, process line, read tape measure, verify parts are produced to specifications. Works under moderate to little supervision. Previous manufacturing experience required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include The Following.

• Operates multiple types of manual or semi-automatic machines and performs set-ups by using drawings, checking specifications, and set-up machines within strict time restraints.
• Input simple data into computerized production machinery, but does not program computer.
• Monitor automatic machine or process line and understand all control functions.
• Verify that parts meet blueprint specifications and are usable for next operation.
• Demonstrated ability to produce to and exceed established production and quality standards and conduct sophisticated quality inspections.
• Measure for tolerance and quality check.
• Complete inspection sheets.
• Perform major adjustments to set-ups as needed for quality product.
• Performs preventive, minor, and major maintenance to production machinery on a regular routine basis.
• Keep work areas clean and orderly. Responsible for conducting all works in a safe manner following established safety standards.
• Read specified measuring instruments including but not limited to tape measure, micrometer, etc.
• Receives team and continuous process improvement training and participates on project teams as required.
• May perform necessary rework and minor repairs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May participate on project teams as requested.
  
  

Organization Relationship

Division Manager

Plant Manager

Production Supervisor

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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: One-year experience as a Class 1 or Class 2 Operator and/or on-the-job apprenticeship with an experienced Class Three Machine Operator.

Skills And Knowledge Required

• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents, like safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manual. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak simple sentences and communicates to co-workers and supervisors.
• Math Skills: The ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, whole numbers, fractions, & decimals. Ability to read tape measure.
  
  

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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk. Occasionally required sitting; climbing or balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Lifting Frequency: Medium heavy lifting 80 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 40 lbs. 67 - 100% of the time.
• Vision: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Repetitive Hand Action: Firm grasping - the ability to exert sufficient grip to pick-up a case of 12 oz. soft drinks or to pick-up a bowling ball. Requires approximate grip strength of 45-60 lbs. on a hand dynamometer.
• Fine Manipulation of Hands/Fingers: Sufficient coordination to place and screw a small washer on a bolt, to pick-up clip from a desk top, or pick up a dime off a counter top. Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
  
  

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 frequently works near and/or with moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand on concrete floor for an extended period of time.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subject to extreme temperatures as plant production areas are not air conditioned.