Paint Helper (Beaver Dam)

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.; Town of Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc. in Wisconsin seeks a Paint Helper to load/unload, kit parts, and assist the paint line on 1st shift. You’ll identify quality issues and help maintain safe, organized work areas.

Responsibilities include confirming orders, masking parts, hanging parts for cleaning and powder coating, assisting assembly, inspecting coated parts, and maintaining production and quality records. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Prefer knowledge of painting tools and equipment used in a powder coat line.
• Strong basic math and computer skills.
• General understanding of Metric and Standard systems.

Responsibilities

• Confirm job order and material selections. Report any packaging shortages.
• Tape and mask parts as required for coating.
• Hang parts correctly on conveyors for cleaning and powder painting.
• Assist with assembly on line as needed.
• Inspect coated parts for coating thickness using gauges.
• Follow instructions to package parts to avoid damage in proper containers and racks.
• Maintain all production and quality documentation.

Skills

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Detail orientation

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lean manufacturing

Powder coating line

Measurement systems (metric/standard)

Job description

Overview

Join our state of the art GEMA Paint System in Beaver Dam today!!!

The Paint Helper is primarily responsible for kitting, loading/unloading and packaging parts for the paint line. This person may identify quality issues and notify supervisor and/or resolve quality issues. Team work, housekeeping and organizing is important for this role.

This is a 1st shift position: hours are 5:00a to 1:30p Monday through Friday. Some overtime may be required at times.

Responsibilities

• Confirm job order and material selections. Report any packaging shortages.
• Tape and mask parts as required for coating.
• Use correct hangers to hang parts correctly on conveyer. Hang parts uniform for cleaning and powder painting.
• Assist with assembly on line as needed.
• Remove parts from racks after oven cure.
• Inspect coated parts for coating thickness using approved gauges.
• Keep paint hooks clean and in good working order; organize the area as needed.
• Responsible for filling out and managing all production, and quality documentation as required.
• Rack fenders with material handler when unloading line.
• Follow instructions to package parts to avoid damage in proper containers and on proper racks.
• Follow all company rules, policies and regulations.
• Report quality concerns to line leader, manager or QC department.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards, using proper PPE and load weight limitations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Prefer knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, and application techniques common to the painting trade.
• Prefer experience painting on a moving line in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong basic math and computer skills.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Prefer previous experience working within a powder coat department.
• Exposure to a Lean manufacturing environment.
• General understanding of Metric and Standard systems.
• High school degree, diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from is accredited institution.
• Demonstrated detail orientation, self-motivation skills and ability to multi-task.

Job Expectations

Physical Activity:

Activity

N/A

Occasionally

Frequently

Regularly

Average lbs.

Lift/Carry

X

50

Push/Pull

X

50

Reach Overhead

X

Comments: Moderate to heavy physical effort required to perform the basis essentials of the job. Frequently required to bend and stoop. Specific vision abilities required: close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Climb

X

Squat/Bend/Kneel

X

Sit

X

Stand

X

Walk/Move About

X

Occasional: 1-2 hrs/shift Frequently 2-5 hrs/shift Regularly 5-8 hrs/shift

Equal Opportunity Employer – minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

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