Paint Applications Operator

NOVARES; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVARES is seeking a dedicated paint applicator to ensure high-quality paint application and compliance with processes. You will prepare work areas, calibrate spray guns, and maintain equipment while monitoring safety and quality across shifts.

You will perform self-inspections, correct faults, document results, and support the production team with training and process improvements. A hands-on role in a fast-paced painting environment.

Qualifications

• Experience applying paint in accordance with procedures and safety standards.
• Able to adapt to risks and follow quality processes.
• Follows health & safety rules in production areas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare workstation.
• Adjust the gun per data sheet.
• Install the filter in the gun.
• Check the gun nozzle.
• Apply paint and varnish per procedures and standards.
• Measure and adjust gun flow for even spray.
• Respect the application distance and thickness.
• Perform self-inspection and identify faults.
• Check gloss and test adhesion.
• Update log cards or IT system.
• Disassemble and reassemble the gun.
• Service the gun and replace filters.
• Keep spray booth tidy and clean workstation.
• Attend zone meetings and communicate faults.
• Provide training sessions on paint applications.

Skills

Paint application

Quality control

Maintenance

Team training

Tools

Spray gun

Job description

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Apply paint and ensure quality of application, know how to work with several products within a paint range and train teams

Main Missions

1 - Ensure that paint is applied in compliance with procedures and adapting to risks

• Prepare his/her workstation
• Adjust the gun in accordance with the data sheet
• Install the filter in the gun
• Check the gun nozzle
• Make sure his/her workstation is stocked with materials required, if necessary
• Apply the paint and varnish in accordance with procedures and standards (production, quality, flows, health & safety, etc.)
• Measure and adjust the flow of the gun to ensure even spray
• Respect the application distance and control the thickness of the paint applied to ensure a smooth, even coat
• Analyse causes and decide on methods and means most suited to his/her missions

2 - Guarantee the quality of his/her production

• Perform the self-inspection
• Identify faults associated with the application and correct them accordingly
• Check the gloss
• Test the adhesion of the paint to the part
• Update the log cards or the IT system

3 - Perform maintenance procedures

• Disassemble and reassemble the gun
• Service the gun
• Replace the filter
• Make sure that the spray booth is kept tidy
• Clean his/her workstation and some equipment

4 - Help to ensure the smooth running of his/her zone

• Make suggestions and help to implement them
• Develop his/her versatility and multi skills
• Take part in working groups and progress meetings
• Comply with the rules of the company and 5S
• Help others

5 - Pass on required information to the production team

• Attend zone meetings
• Notify the paint facility operator or manager in the event of a fault or potential problem
• Ensure that instructions are communicated to the next painter at shift handover

6 - Provide technical tutoring in his/her field of expertise: paint application

• Transfer expertise by running training sessions
• Help to analyse rejects
• Propose and implement adapted solutions
• Help to select and implement improvement actions
• Provide technical support to painters
• Help to integrate new paints and new processes and accept these in terms of reliability and quality