Paint Assistant - B-Nights

Orizon; Chanute (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Orizon in Chanute, KS is seeking a Paint Preparation Technician to stage, sand, clean, and rack parts for prime and topcoat. The role requires reading work orders, identifying defects, and coordinating with quality and production teams.

You will work with the Paint Systems Manager and quality engineers, follow Ultra C-Lean/6s, and participate in NADCAP audits as needed. Overtime, weekends, and safety compliance are part of the job.

Qualifications

• Read and understand work order requirements.
• Capable of performing paint preparation activities: staging, sanding, cleaning, and racking.
• Report defects to leadership for instructions.
• Work with cross-functional teams including quality, lab, and management.
• Adhere to safety rules and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret work orders and routing.
• Identify parts with printed/electronic pictures on router.
• Stage parts for prime and topcoat; sand, clean, and rack parts.
• Report defects and coordinate with leadership for actions.
• Collaborate with Paint Systems Manager, quality engineer, and lab staff.
• Follow Ultra C-Lean/6s processes and safety standards.
• Participate in NADCAP and third-party audits as needed.
• Coordinate communications to meet production and PO requirements.
• Identify equipment/training needs and report to supervisor.
• Generate ORIZON reports to coordinate workflow.
• Ensure production, quality, and delivery schedules are met.

Skills

Read work orders

Paint preparation

Quality reporting

Team communication

Overtime flexibility

Job description

Chanute Processing
Chanute, KS 66720, USA

Description

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Read and understand work order requirements.
• Identify parts with printed and/or electronic pictures on router.
• Must be capable of performing all paint preparation activities including:
  • Stage parts for Prime and Topcoat
  • Sand, clean, and rack parts using proper techniques and sanding grits.
  • Reports any identified defects to leadership for further instructions.
• Works with the Paint Systems Manager/supervisor, quality engineer, and the chemical engineer/lab to develop and implement new processes.
• Working directly with Management, Production Support, and Quality department personnel.
• Trained in the Ultra C-Lean/6s process and ensures department personnel are following the process.
• Participates in NADCAP and 3 rd Party audits, as necessary.
• Participates in Root Cause and Corrective Actions.
• Coordinates communications between department personnel, quality personnel, and customer service representatives to ensure production and customer purchase order requirements are met.
• Identifies equipment, training, and service needs and forwards them to the department Manager/Supervisor.
• Must be able to generate ORIZON Reports to coordinate workflow.
• Adhere to all safety requirements and assist with the enforcement compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management.
• Manages customer supplied product with care.
• Maintain and reinforce ORIZON’s quality standards to meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Manages time appropriately so that production, quality, and delivery schedules are met.
• Interacts professionally with co-workers and vendors, understands internal customers, and strives to maintain good relations with others.
• Responds quickly to inquiries and follows up as needed.
• Must be willing to work overtime, when required, including weekends.
• Embraces change to ensure overall success of the company.
• Must wear any/all PPE including Safety Glasses, protective gloves, boots, as well as chemical resistant suits and respirators as required.

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