Paint Line Operator

Reliance, Inc.; Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance, Inc. manufactures and finishes components in a powder coating environment, with roles such as Paint Line Operator, Burner, Floater, Loader/Unloader, and Packout. The job emphasizes quality objectives, SOP adherence, and safety.

Requires ability to multi-task, work independently or with a team, and proficient understanding of blueprints and work orders. Prior powder coating experience is a plus; strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a powder coating environment is a plus.
• Ability to multi-task and handle competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Solid verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of blueprints and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and follow SOPs for each task.
• Complete production records and quality checks clearly.
• Perform quality checks to ensure product specs are met.
• Monitor loading/unloading, line density, and packing methods.
• Train others in hanging, parts checking, loading, and packing per specs.
• Collaborate with quality staff to meet specs and maintain line continuity.
• Operate forklifts and burn-off painted racks/hardware when trained.
• Maintain production standards and a clean, safe area.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Powder coating

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Verbal communication

Blueprints & work orders

Job description

Job Summary

The Fabricating job family ensures an environment of continuous improvement exists in the organizations production processes, operating procedures and workflows in order to achieve internal and external customer satisfaction. General areas of responsibility include producing products for OEM partners; developing quality objectives; documenting procedures; implementing and measuring quality measurements; delivering training; and leading the organization through industry quality certification processes. Positions in fabrication as a Paint Line Operator can include job titles such as Burner, Floater, Loader/Unloader, Paint Prep, and Packout.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion

Function in the Job

Medium/Heavy work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Function

1. Read, understand, and follow the steps outlined in SOPs for each task being performed.
2. Complete required documentation including production records, quality checks, labels, etc. in a complete, legible, and accurate manner.
3. Perform established quality checks on material at required intervals to ensure all product specifications are being met.
4. Monitors the loading and unloading of parts to ensure correct hanging methods, line density calculations, and unloading/stacking procedures are adhered to.
5. Helps train others for production job responsibilities by demonstrating operational procedures that include hanging methods, parts check/verification, loading and unloading, and packing out parts according to customer specifications.
6. Collaborate with quality staff to ensure the product is meeting company and customer specifications and adjust as needed to ensure line continuity.
7. Trained and authorized personnel will operate forklifts and be responsible for burning off painted racks/hardware, reworked parts, and sandblasting after completion of burn off.
8. Meet established production standards for the department.
9. Responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly work area.
10. Performs all work in accordance with established safety standards and adheres to all safety policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
11. Performing other duties or functions as requested by management.

Required Skills

• Previous experience in a powder coating environment a plus.
• Ability to multi-task & handle task with competing priorities
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.
• Aolid verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of blueprints and work orders.