Paint Line Painter/ Quality Inspector

EK Machine; Fall River (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

EK Machine in Fall River, WI is seeking a Paint Line Painter/Quality Inspector to apply powder coating and inspect finished parts to meet quality standards.

You will operate paint line equipment, read gauge readings, maintain cleanliness, and support other departments when needed.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and 3–5 years related experience; strong attention to detail and good color vision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; 3–5 years related experience or training.
• Ability to read and follow instruction and memos; basic math.
• Attention to detail and visual inspection capability.
• Willingness to maintain a clean, organized work area.

Responsibilities

• Paints parts consistent with customer and internal quality needs.
• Applies powder per standard mill thickness and line monitor instructions.
• Read and understand paint inspection equipment (film gauges, delta E-meter, gloss meter).
• Maintain and clean equipment and work area; ensure no color transfer.
• Clean paint booth and guns; prevent color mix-ups.
• Assist other departments when there are no parts to paint or line is stopped.
• Follow line monitor instructions for powder color and application.

Skills

Paint line operation

Quality inspection

Powder coating

Reading gauges

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position:Paint Line Painter/ Quality Inspector

Location: Fall River, WI

Job Id:581

# of Openings:1

SUMMARY

Paints parts to meet customer and internal quality requirements by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Paints parts consistent to customer and internal quality needs.
• Applies powder per recommended standard mill thickness, per instructions on the paint line monitor or quality sign off sheet.
• Reads and understands paint inspection equipment including film gauges, delta e-meter, gloss meter, and is able to visually inspect parts.
• Maintains equipment in top working condition and clean at all times.
• Cleans paint booth and guns to ensure there is no color transfer.
• Keeps surrounding work are clean and clear of powder.
• Follows paint line monitor instructions on proper powder color and application.
• Helps other department employees as needed when there are no parts to paint or when line has stopped.
• Cleans and organizes work area.

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

High School Diploma or GED; 3-5 years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos, as well as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information one-on-one to other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.