Paint Line Loader / Unloader - Day Shift

AOC Metal Works; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

AOC Metal Works is seeking a Paint Line Loader/Unloader to keep the production line moving. You will load metal parts onto the overhead paint-line conveyor, position them for the paint process, and remove finished parts as they come through the line.

No prior paint-line experience is required; training will be provided. We value reliability, safety, and the ability to work well in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining high-quality standards.

Qualifications

• No paint-line experience required; training provided.
• Reliable and safety-conscious.
• Able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Willing to learn new tasks and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Load and hang metal parts onto the overhead paint-line conveyor.
• Position parts correctly so they move through the paint process properly.
• Remove painted and finished parts from the conveyor.
• Inspect finished parts for visible defects or damage and report concerns to your Supervisor.
• Carefully handle finished parts to prevent scratches, dents, or other damage.
• Keep the paint line supplied and moving at the required production pace.
• Prepare parts for painting by basic preparation such as masking or plugging holes.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Instruction-following

Job description

At AOC Metal Works, it is our policy to be number one in quality, delivery, and customer service. We strive to exceed our customers' expectations and promote through our continuous improvement efforts, while providing a safe and teamwork-based work environment.

As a Paint Line Loader / Unloader, you'll help keep our production line moving by loading metal parts onto the paint line and removing finished parts as they come through the process. You'll work alongside a team to make sure parts move through the line efficiently and are ready for the next stage of production.

No previous paint-line experience is required. We'll teach you the job. We're looking for people who are reliable, safety-conscious, willing to learn, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

• Load and hang metal parts onto the overhead paint-line conveyor.
• Position parts correctly so they move through the paint process properly.
• Remove painted and finished parts from the conveyor.
• Inspect finished parts for visible defects or damage and report any concerns to your Supervisor.
• Carefully handle finished parts to prevent scratches, dents, or other damage.
• Keep the paint line supplied and moving at the required production pace.
• Help prepare parts for painting by performing tasks such as plugging holes, masking, or other basic preparation as needed.
• Stack, stage, or package finished parts according to production requirements.
• Keep your work area, racks, hooks, and equipment clean and organized.
• Follow all safety, quality, and production procedures.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Work with your teammates and assist in other areas of the department when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

• Is dependable and takes pride in doing quality work.
• Can follow written and verbal instructions.
• Works well with others and is willing to help the team.
• Pays attention to detail.
• Can work at a steady pace in a production environment.
• Is willing to learn new tasks and responsibilities.
• Takes safety seriously.
• Has reliable attendance and arrives ready to work.

Physical Requirements

This is an active, hands-on production position. You should be comfortable with:

• Standing and walking for most of an 8-hour shift.
• Frequently reaching overhead and outward to load and unload parts.
• Bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, turning, grasping, and reaching throughout the shift.
• Repetitive hand and arm movements.
• Frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling materials and finished parts.
• Lifting and/or moving items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Working safely around moving conveyors, machinery, racks, carts, and metal parts.

The Paint Line is located in an industrial manufacturing environment and the facility is not climate-controlled. Temperatures in the Paint Line area can become elevated due to the painting and curing processes.

You should be comfortable working in a hot manufacturing environment while wearing the required PPE. The work area may also have moderate to high noise levels and exposure to moving production equipment.

If you're looking for a hands-on job where you can learn the manufacturing process, work as part of a team, and build your skills, we'd like to hear from you.