The Powder Coat Painter I performs entry-level powder coat operations while developing the skills necessary to work safely and effectively within the department. Responsibilities include preparing and cleaning parts, hanging and unhanging materials, organizing and identifying parts, following fabrication plans, using required tools and equipment, and assisting with painting activities under the direction of experienced team members

• Assist      with powder coating and painting tasks under the direction of a P2-level      painter or higher. 
• Follow      established quality requirements for assigned work-center tasks. 
• Organize      parts by model number, unit number, or job number. 
• Locate      parts on fabrication plans and verify that required work has been      completed. 
• Complete      required fabrication plan sign-offs after verifying part completion. 
• Operate      a pressure washer and follow the established washing process to properly      clean parts. 
• Lift      and handle parts weighing up to 40 pounds when hanging parts for      processing. 
• Work      with team members to safely handle and lift larger parts. 
• Organize      finished parts by the appropriate model number, unit number, or job      number. 
• Produce      identification tags and use punches to properly identify parts. 
• Safely      operate crane equipment after completing required crane training. 
• Safely      clean equipment using approved solvents and established cleaning      procedures. 
• Properly      use and store tools required for work-center operations. 
• Maintain      the work center in accordance with established 5S requirements. 
• Work      safely around forklift and crane operations and follow designated aisles,      work zones, and storage areas. 

· Operate power/hand tools, measuring devices, and instruments used for assembly. 

· Adhere to established work schedules, break periods, and company policies regarding phone use, smoking, music, and general workplace conduct. 

• Use      required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, masks,      safety shoes, and other work-center-specific PPE. 

· Understand and follow quality standards and workmanship requirements for assigned tasks and responsibilities. 

Requirements: 

· Education: High School Diploma/GED required

· Experience: One year of continuous experience in a manufacturing environment required; experience as a Paint Powder Coater preferred. 

· Reading Ability: Must be able to read and understand English

Skills: 

• Ability      to follow verbal and written work instructions and established procedures.      
• Basic      ability to read fabrication plans and identify parts by model, unit, or      job number. 
• Ability      to operate a pressure washer and follow established part-cleaning      processes. 
• Basic      knowledge of powder coat quality requirements. 
• Ability      to safely use power tools/hand tools and properly store work-center tools.      
• Ability      to safely work around forklifts, cranes, and other material-handling      equipment. 
• Ability      to learn and safely operate crane equipment after required training. 
• Understanding      of PPE, shop safety, and 5S requirements. 
• Ability      to lift and handle parts weighing up to 40 pounds and work with team      members to handle larger parts. 
• Ability      to work effectively with others and receive direction from more      experienced powder coat painters. 

· Provide flexible support across all production areas as needed.