2nd Shift ATSM Painter Finisher III

QUALIFICATIONS
Must be 18 years of age and have a HS Diploma or equivalent. The Painter must be able to read and apply simple math, setting proportions etc. He/she must be able to handle light, average and heavy weights. Also, he/she must be able to work standing, bending, stooping and assuming a variety of uncomfortable positions. The Painter works with electrostatic paint systems and uses hoists. This position requires the employee to wear a positive pressure air supply hood or air purifying respirator when painting. Thus, the employee must pass a pulmonary function test on an annual basis. A minimum of 3 years experience in using manual paint guns and other related equipment in manufacturing, automotive, or another similar industry. A valid JCI forklift License is required along with HazMat training and certification (within 6 months) is required.

DUTIES

• Using spray gun or electrostatic paint gun, paints all Unit requirements such as tanks, pipes, shells, skids, and wheels. Also uses a brush for touch up work.
• Prepares surfaces for painting by cleaning off dirt, grease or grit blaster sand from the surfaces using solvents, wire brushes, steel wool and an air gun. Also uses hand sander, files, and grinders in the surface preparation. Sands surface to desired smoothness.
• Applies masking tape to all surfaces which are designated as areas not to be painted. Uses plastic plugs to cover pipe ends and valve ends. Uses a pipe to cover axles on steel units.
• Following written instructions, mixes a variety of primers and paints to attain the proper viscosity and/or color.
• Regulates the air gun, electrostatic gun, paint pot, and electrostatic control module to control the width and pressure of the spray according to various painting techniques.
• Adjusts oven to proper temperature and moves painted equipment by using hand carts into and out of the oven at proper intervals. Rolls cylinders by hand.
• Uses a hand sander or grinder to remove painting errors from shells, tanks, pipes, skids, or wheels which require rework.
• Frequently will hang parts such as piping and other small parts on carts.
• Cleans and performs minor maintenance on all painting equipment including paint booths. Scrapes loose paint off louvers and greased walls as well as the troughs and other areas around the exhaust systems. Relines the other walls within the paint booths with a plastic coating.
• Moves all Unit requirements into and out of paint booths using the wheeled carts and air driven hoists to maneuver equipment. Will also hand roll cylinders into and out of the paint booths.
• Sprays several coats of bar rust lining into all raw bladder tanks using a special spray gun to ensure proper coverage.