The Machine Operator - Paint is responsible for operating the paintline and meeting area production goals.

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 6S

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