Night Shift Pre-Finishing Operator I

LP Building Solutions; Town of Bath (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

LP Building Solutions seeks a manufacturing associate to support pre-finishing duties and paint line operations on site in Bath, NY. You will assist with packaging, operate spray and hand tools, and ensure product quality under daily supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and efficient line operation with room for learning and advancement in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow SOP documents.

Responsibilities

• Operate one line and understand its equipment and functions.
• Check supplies and refill to keep line running smoothly.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor adjustments.
• Provide shift relief for line positions during breaks.
• Clean up, paint, and maintain equipment and packaging area.
• Operate mobile equipment and hand tools as assigned.
• Conduct visual quality checks on boards and packaging to ensure standards.
• Adhere to safety rules and radio etiquette.

Skills

Equipment safety

Team environment

Time management

Quality checks

Safety rules and regulations

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year of experience preferred

Tools

Heat gun

Manual paint gun

Stapler

Banding equipment

Job description

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions) is a leading provider of high-performance building solutions that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. We manufacture engineered wood building products that include an extensive offering of innovative and dependable building materials and accessories. LP’s values-driven culture creates an environment where talented and hardworking people thrive in an ethical, inclusive, challenging, and rewarding place to work. Since our founding in 1972, we’ve developed careers and provided advancement opportunities in the building products industry. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates more than 20 facilities across North and South America. For more information, visit LPCorp.com.

Job Purpose

To assist in the everyday pre-finishing duties, which include but are not limited to assist in paint or automation/expedition of product through paint line, assist in packaging functions of paint line, assist with safe assembly of corner products, and operate manual spray booth as assigned, under daily direction.

Key Responsibilities

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

• Adequately understand and operate the equipment and functions of an assigned area on one line.
• Check supplies to ensure smooth operation, refill if stock is low.
• Perform general preventative maintenance & make minor adjustments to maintain equipment in good operating order.
• Provide general relief in support of line positions during breaks assigned.
• Perform general clean-up and utility duties as assigned, including sweeping floors, picking up trash, painting, cleaning equipment, etc.
• Operate mobile equipment and power industrial vehicles, as assigned.
• Operate hand-held tools and equipment including heat gun, manual paint gun, stapler, and banding equipment.
• Perform visual inspections & make hourly checks regarding quality of board condition and package appearance to ensure all products meet quality standards.
• Other duties or responsibilities not listed above may be assigned as necessary.
• Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations.
• Understand and execute proper radio etiquette while communicating with appropriate parties.

What do I need to be successful?

• Knowledge of equipment safety features, operating features, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Knowledge of position, duties, and functions captured in standard operating procedure documents.
• The ability to properly assemble corners and manually paint units while following safety standards.
• Ability to work in a Team Environment.
• Time management and prioritizing skills.
• Knowledge of general plant operation functions and housekeeping requirements.
• Ability to read and understand safety rules and regulations.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.

Work Environment

• Plant environment
• Exposure to dust, noise, and fluctuations in temperature.
• Standing 90% of the time.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds on a daily basis.
• Medically cleared and able to wear respiratory protection (half-face respirator).

LP offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and programs including health and welfare benefits, 401(k) program, career mobility, tuition reimbursement, volunteer opportunities, profit sharing and more.