Job Description:
The Machine Operator - Paint is responsible for operating powdercoat (blades) and liquid (holesaw) paint equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Set up, operate, and shut down paint line
Able to work in dust, vapors, etc.
Load/unload paint line with product
Recognize and react to problems with equipment, make adjustments as required
Inspect and verify product according to quality standards
Use paint thickness gauge to verify paint thickness
Hone turnover belt (powder application)
Perform daily Preventative Maintenance (PM) on paint line equipment
Inspect, clean, and change out tips on paint guns
Perform frequent walk-throughs to ensure equipment is operating properly
Change out and add paint as required
Check and clean re-claim hoppers
Maintain production pace and standards
Adhere to all safety requirements in the work area
Practice 5Ss
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
Basic math skills
Basic mechanical skills
Education and Experience Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
1 year of machine operation experience preferred
Physical and Weight Lifting Demands
The physical and weight lifting 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.
Frequency
Letter Code
Defined as
Never
N
Infrequent
I
Up to 1 hour per day
Occasionally
O
1 to 2 hours per day
Frequently
F
2 to 5 hours per day
Continuously
C
6+ hours per day
Physical Task
Frequency
Reason for Physical Actions
Stand
C
Standing work
Sit
N
Walk
F
To walk between stations
Bend/Twist
F
To pick up / place parts, blade trays, empty baskets, boxes, etc….
Push / Pull
F
To push / pull parts, blade trays, empty baskets, boxes, etc….
Climb (stairs, ladders)
F
To access upper level of facility
Reach
C
To reach for parts, blade trays, empty baskets, boxes, etc….
Lift
C
To lift parts, blade trays, empty baskets, etc…to different areas
Carry
F
To carry parts, blade trays, empty baskets, boxes, etc….
Grasp/Grip
C
To hold parts, blade trays, empty baskets, boxes, etc….
Repetitive Motions
F
Bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, reaching, carrying, lifting, etc…
Kneel/Crawl
I
Run
N
Jump
N
Rapid work speed
C
To meet takt/cycle time
Filing
I
Finger movement
C
Manual dexterity to pick up debris and waste
Keyboard use
I
Close vision
C
Color vision
C
Depth perception
C
Far vision
I
Hear
C
To communicate with individuals in cell
Talk
O
To communicate with individuals in cell
Smell
C
Touch
C
Temperatures
O
Able to work in various temperatures
Amount of Weight
Frequency
Reason for Action
Up to 30 pounds
C
To move parts
Personal Protective Equipment
Equipment
Frequency
Reason
Safety glasses
C
To protect eyes
Leather shoes
C
To protect feet
Gloves
F
To protect hands
Ear Plugs
C
To protect hearing