Painter

Ensures windows and doors are properly set up and prepared for painting. Completes priming and painting of materials.

Primary Duties:

• Set and adjust spray gun controls according to product specifications, utilizing knowledge of spray equipment operation.
• Observe machine operations to detect any problems; make necessary adjustments to correct problems.
• Recognizes equipment that needs repair, replacing, or adjusting
• Operates various types of equipment, spray guns, including small air brush units for finish work.
• Makes certain that all work assigned is complete, and with good workmanship
• Wears required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensures safe operation of all equipment.
• Works on special projects and performs other duties as needed.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Able to interpret instructions both written and oral.
• Able to work in a team with co-workers to resolve work-related issues.
• Knowledge of paint spraying equipment and materials is required.
• Ability to paint to the level required to have a flawless product.
• Able to maintain a 90% production efficiency rating.
• Able to maintain an error rate less than 2%.
• Able to work independently, little to no supervision.

Physical Demands:

• Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important because it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
• Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward or outward.
• Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Visual acuity requirements. The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Work Environment:

• The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard above ambient noise level.
• The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 year painting experience in manufacturing or automotive setting required