Powder Coat Operator ($17.10 - $20.03/hr.)

$1.50/hr. shift differential for 2nd or 3rd shift

($17.10 - $20.03/hr.)

This position will be responsible for loading and unloading the paint line.

Changing hooks and racks setting line up for parts

Loading and unloading parts from line

Inserting and removing plugs from parts 

Inspecting parts for defects

Communicate well with others and work as a team

Complies with safety regulations, promotes workplace safety and reports all unsafe acts

Various other duties as required

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Basic understanding of powder coating system(s).

Language Ability:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.                            

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge and ability to key critical data into a computer with accuracy and thoroughness. 

Certificates and Licenses:

No certifications needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

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 is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance.