2nd Shift Production Painter

ALL REALTRUCK Career; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

RealTruck is seeking a Production Painter to operate paint guns and apply industrial finishes to our products. You will perform pre-operation tasks, ensure safe startup, and maintain continuous production with minimal waste.

Responsibilities include in-process inspections, adjusting gun settings, reporting production data accurately, and buffing or repairing as needed. Prior autobody or manufacturing painting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• Associate degree or two-year technical training preferred.
• Prior 6 months painting experience in manufacturing is a plus.
• autobody experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate paint guns using proper technique to apply industrial finishes on product.
• Ensure continuous production with minimal waste by daily pre-operation checks and safe startup.
• Perform in-process inspections and verify visual acceptance standards.
• Adjust and diagnose paint gun settings to meet specifications and timelines.
• Ensure production data is reported correctly and up to date.
• Perform out-of-booth inspection, buffing, polishing or repairs as needed.
• Mix paint according to production cards.

Skills

Paint guns

Automotive painting

Read drawings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical training

Tools

Paint booth equipment

Electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic drawings

Job description

The Production Painter will operate paint guns using the proper technique to apply industrial paint finishes on product. They will ensure continuous production with minimal waste by performing pre-operation activities each day to ensure proper equipment startup, including adjusting and diagnosing paint gun settings.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Operate paint guns using proper technique to apply industrial paint finishes on product.
• Ensure continuous production with minimal wasted time and materials throughout the shift while performing basic adjustments to ensure safe and efficient painting.
• Perform necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup each day and complete the necessary steps needed before product is painted.
• Perform in-process inspections of products throughout production and ensure they meet visual standards of acceptance.
• Adjust and diagnose problems with the paint gun settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications and in a timely fashion.
• Ensure daily production report data is reported correctly and up to date. Recognize defective materials for color, surface blemishes, and finish.
• Perform out of booth inspection and completes buffing, polishing or repairs on product.
• Mix paint according to production card.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience is required.
• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience preferred.
• 6 months prior painting experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Prior autobody experience preferred.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Ability to meet medical clearance to wear a respirator, fresh air hood or PAP.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic drawings and prints.

COMPETENCIES

• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or informs appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Individual Contributor: working team member with no oversight of others and no management responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position is subject to Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Activities

• This position is subject to the following physical activities: climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, crawling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Working Conditions

• The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, including heat, noise, vibration, and hazards from a production-based environment.

RealTruck is the premier manufacturer and digital destination of accessories for truck, Jeep®, Bronco® and off-road enthusiasts around the world. Globally headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, RealTruck’s 6,000+ associates operate from 35+ facilities across four continents. RealTruck’s industry leading product portfolio, which includes the Husky Liners total vehicle protection brand, boastsover 1,000 patents and pending applications. The company’s omni-channel retail approach delivers a seamless consumer experience online at RealTruck.com, as well as through its 12,000+ dealer network and automotive (OEM) partnerships.

Travel Required

No .

Skills

• Paint / Coating Novice
• Automotive Painting Novice
• Automotive Body Work Novice

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