This role involves preparing units and applying a full range of coating materials to complete the required painting process and repair for large, custom, special-purpose vehicles. The painter works within standard or accepted practices as part of the manufacturing process.
Responsibilities
Work from specifications, shop orders, and instructions
Review material and product requirements
Prepare any preparation operations as required, such as masking and hanging parts onto holding devices
Obtain specified paint or other coating material and appropriate spray gun
Check operation and make preliminary adjustments or repairs to the paint gun
Receive bodies, cabs, doors, or other components for primer, intermediate, or final application of coating materials, checking substrates and general condition
Activate paint according to supplier recommendation
Apply primers and multiple top coats in prescribed sequence
Set baker temperature and timer and bake according to manufacturer recommendations
Clean and maintain spray equipment after each use
Clean and maintain paint booth according to approved maintenance schedule
Visually check work and record production
Notify supervisor of unusual equipment or operating problems
Perform or assist with any operations, as required or directed, to maintain workflow or respond to production requirements
Follow E-ONE General Health & Safety Rules, ensure safe operating conditions, and notify coworkers and supervisors of hazardous acts and conditions
Use proper PPE and only defect-free equipment
Promote safety in the department
Use proper lifting techniques and overhead hoist when needed
Maintain a clean and safe working environment in line with 5-S Philosophy
Participate in hazardous communication training and safety meetings
Be responsible for the quality of work, ensuring defect-free output and understanding the company’s quality system
Check work to ensure conformance to process control instructions, specifications, and quality standards
Identify and segregate non-conforming product
Identify the need for and assist in initiating and implementing corrective and preventive actions when appropriate
Follow the 3 Don’ts: 1) Don’t accept poor quality; 2) Don’t make poor quality; 3) Don’t pass poor quality
Actively participate in continuous improvement of products and processes
Actively seek out work in other areas when current assignment is complete
Make suggestions for improving product quality, processes, safety, and company profitability
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Submit implemented improvements utilizing the Minor Kaizen process
Maintain a positive working attitude toward other employees and be a team player
Work with others constructively and abide by company policies and procedures
Utilize skills and experience daily to eliminate waste and continually improve processes
Develop knowledge of Lean through supporting the area in maintaining the highest levels of 5S
Utilize visual management tools that highlight problems and solve those problems for true root cause
Participate in and support kaizen events
Participate in the Lean Certification and Minor Kaizen programs
Attend and participate in a variety of meetings, training programs, and task force groups
Lead the team and provide innovative thought leadership on strategies to grow market share, increase profitability, and meet long-term business goals
Enjoy working hard; be action-oriented and energetic; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seize more opportunities than others
Step up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities; read situations quickly; be good at focused listening; hammer out tough agreements and settle disputes equitably; find common ground and get cooperation
Effectively cope with change; shift gears comfortably; decide and act without having the total picture; not be upset when things are up in the air; not have to finish things before moving on; comfortably handle risk and uncertainty
Exceed goals successfully; be consistently one of the top performers; be very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly push self and others for results
Requirements
Must be certified per the paint manufacturer's criteria
Must be knowledgeable in Lean Methodologies
Ability to read and understand shop orders
Lift/Push/Pull: Exerting up to 40 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist
Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees
Crouching/Crawling/Reaching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time
Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another
Visual acuity to perform activities such as: operating machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach; performing mechanical tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.
Visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment
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
Must be physically capable of participating in companywide stretches at 7:00 AM and 11:15 AM daily
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Paid training
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Important Details
Schedule: Monday - Thursday from 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM, plus optional overtime on Friday and Saturday; or Monday - Thursday from 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM, plus optional overtime on Friday and Saturday
Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week
Tools and equipment used: A variety of paint guns, mixing machines, computer, scale, razor knives, mixing sticks, gun cleaner
Flexibility: Able and willing to work in other areas as needed. Must be flexible in taking lunch and breaks when workflow requires. Willing to work additional hours as necessary.
