Paint Line Operator - Day Shift

Steffes; Shelby, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Steffes is seeking a paint application professional to apply paint products according to customer specifications and QMS standards. The role requires using spray equipment, sanding tools, and maintaining equipment, while aligning with Kanban workflows and reporting any defects.

You will work to meet quality, safety, and customer service goals, collaborating with teammates and suppliers to ensure smooth operations and continuous improvement within the production environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in related field or equivalent
• HVLP and/or electrostatic guns experience
• Pressure pots handling and safety procedures

Responsibilities

• Apply paint products per customer specifications and QMS requirements
• Follow standard work, guides, procedures and acceptance criteria
• Use paint spray equipment, sanding tools and hand tools
• Maintain and clean spray guns and equipment
• Follow Kanban system requirements and report material or equipment defects
• Promote collaborative communication with customers, suppliers, coworkers and management
• Support Steffes' strategic, quality and safety objectives
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills

HVLP/Electrostatic Guns

Pressure Pots

Experience in related field

Combination of skills & education

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Position Summary

This position will be responsible for the application of paint products in accordance with customer specifications and requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Application of paint products in accordance with customer and QMS specifications/requirements.
2. Follow and understand standard work, training guides, procedures, and acceptance criteria to meet customer requirements.
3. Able to use paint spray equipment, sanding equipment, and various hand tools.
4. Maintain and clean spray guns and related equipment.
5. Follow and understand build boards and Kanban system requirements.
6. Report inconsistencies and/or defects in material, product, or equipment.
7. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in collaborative manner with customers, suppliers, co-workers, and management.
8. Helps company meet its Strategic, Quality and Safety objectives.
9. Other duties may be assigned.

Functional & Cognitive Requirements

• This position requires walking and standing to a significant degree.
• This position requires working in tight spaces with areas less than 30” possible.
• Must have the ability to lift 70 pounds from floor to waist, carry 50 pounds, and push and/or pull up to 100 pounds.
• Must have the ability to climb ladders and/or stairs.
• Certain products may require laying on the floor in order to paint correctly.
• Stooping, crouching, kneeling, and bending.
• Handling, feeling, and gripping would be required for most activities.
• Visual acuity is required to inspect work before and after completion.
• This role may be subject to internal and external environmental conditions.
• Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, ability to communicate with visitors, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.

Core Values

• Trust: We promote growth and long-term success by making wise decisions with trust as an essential component.
• Respect: We unleash creative talents of our diverse workforce by treating each other the way we would like to be treated.
• Teamwork: We believe people achieve much more by working together.
• Integrity: We follow through and keep our word while being open, honest, ethical, and fair.
• Safety: We view our co-workers as family members of our business and strive to ensure safety for all. • Humility: We recognize and appreciate strengths and contributions beyond one’s self. We are modest, genuine, and authentic.

Core Expectations

• Customer Service - Demonstrate excellent customer service and display a positive attitude and behavior consistent with the Steffes Code of Conduct and Core Values.
• Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) – Perform work in compliance with EHS training and identified procedures/standard work. Report any EHS incident or concern to your supervisor immediately. Cooperate and contribute to the overall success of the EHS program.
• Quality – Participate in job-specific training. Complete work as indicated by standard work, processes, and/or procedures. If your work can’t be completed as required, notify your supervisor immediately for guidance.
• Conduct - Demonstrate and support the Steffes Code of Conduct.
• Policies and Procedures - Demonstrate and support Steffes Policies and Procedures by:
  • Using tact, sound judgement, and maintaining a professional attitude in communication and relationships with others.
  • Striving to deliver the best quality in daily work.
  • Promoting a positive image of Steffes and its products.
  • Being timely and punctual in attendance and following all policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

1+ Years of Experience in Related Field

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Preferred

Or a Combination of Skills & Education

Expert

HVLP and/or Electrostatic Guns

Expert

Expert

Pressure Pots

Expert

Education

Required

High School or GED or better in High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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