Paint Line Worker - 1st Shift

R.H. Sheppard Co. Inc.; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

R.H. Sheppard Co. Inc. in Hanover, PA is seeking a Paint Line Worker to prepare gears and parts for shipment in a fast-paced, moderately supervised setting.

The role involves operating on the paint line, loading/unloading gears, masking, unmasking after coating, and keeping daily checklists in the paint booth area, with an emphasis on accuracy and efficiency.

Job description

Description

The primary responsibility of the Paint Line Worker position is to prepare gears and other parts for shipment. The individual must be able to work under moderate supervision in a fast- paced environment.

• Cover/Cover Installer: Install "cover/cover" seals in all steering gears by applying grease under seals when required and hangs arms to be painted.
• Loader/Unloader: Pull gears/arms from a skid and hang them on the paint line, scan bar code into AS400 computer system, place bar code ticket on ticket holder, cover output shaft with plastic tube, and place magnet on dirt shield area. To unload, remove painted gear/arm from paint line hooks, place correct bara code label on each gear and place on conveyer belt to go to the "prepper." Must be able to multi-task efficiently. Note: Visually look at each arm to make sure that there is no paint in splines or ball holes
• Masker/Painter: Cover all areas on gears/arms with various magnets and shields that are not to be painted. Apply dirt shields to all steering gears as required. Maintain all daily and monthly checklists for the paint booth area.
• Unmasker: Remove all masking from gears/arms after powder coating has been applied without disturbing the thin layer of powder. Maintain all daily and monthly checklists for paint booth area. Vacuum and mop floor in paint room daily.
• Prepper: Scan bar code of first gear in a group that is different from the last group. The AS400 computer system will specify exactly how to prep the specified model. Place grease, boots, shields, nets, retainers, etc as specified on each gear. Incumbent will install pitman arms on steering gears as needed.
• Skidder: Scan each bar code into AS400 computer system before placing onto the correct skid. Must pre-load conveyor with correct packaging materials for different customers. Follow skidding instructions in the Carpenter's manual, place gears on skids in the correct formation, print out ticket, strap and shuttle them to the end of the conveyer for inspection; must individually box gears daily.
• Pre-Torque: Verify Pitman arm timing is correct, installs retainer, pre-torques retainers before final torque; makes retainer as needed. Responsible for helping unload painted pitman arms from conveyor and putting them in correct storage bins.
• Pitman Arm Installer: Install Pitman Arms on gears as needed, contact inspection for first piece inspection of mounted arms. Scan bar codes into AS400 computer system and enter torque data for each arm installed. Must read depth gauge. Must read depth gauge indicator when required and calibrate torque tool daily.
• Carpenter: Construct skis as needed to use in the shipment of steering gears to the customer. Rework purchased skids and constructs specialty skids for shipment of machine parts and specialty items
• Other duties as assigned.

Description

The primary responsibility of the Paint Line Worker position is to prepare gears and other parts for shipment. The individual must be able to work under moderate supervision in a fast- paced environment.

• Cover/Cover Installer: Install "cover/cover" seals in all steering gears by applying grease under seals when required and hangs arms to be painted.
• Loader/Unloader: Pull gears/arms from a skid and hang them on the paint line, scan bar code into AS400 computer system, place bar code ticket on ticket holder, cover output shaft with plastic tube, and place magnet on dirt shield area. To unload, remove painted gear/arm from paint line hooks, place correct bara code label on each gear and place on conveyer belt to go to the "prepper." Must be able to multi-task efficiently. Note: Visually look at each arm to make sure that there is no paint in splines or ball holes
• Masker/Painter: Cover all areas on gears/arms with various magnets and shields that are not to be painted. Apply dirt shields to all steering gears as required. Maintain all daily and monthly checklists for the paint booth area.
• Unmasker: Remove all masking from gears/arms after powder coating has been applied without disturbing the thin layer of powder. Maintain all daily and monthly checklists for paint booth area. Vacuum and mop floor in paint room daily.
• Prepper: Scan bar code of first gear in a group that is different from the last group. The AS400 computer system will specify exactly how to prep the specified model. Place grease, boots, shields, nets, retainers, etc as specified on each gear. Incumbent will install pitman arms on steering gears as needed.
• Skidder: Scan each bar code into AS400 computer system before placing onto the correct skid. Must pre-load conveyor with correct packaging materials for different customers. Follow skidding instructions in the Carpenter's manual, place gears on skids in the correct formation, print out ticket, strap and shuttle them to the end of the conveyer for inspection; must individually box gears daily.
• Pre-Torque: Verify Pitman arm timing is correct, installs retainer, pre-torques retainers before final torque; makes retainer as needed. Responsible for helping unload painted pitman arms from conveyor and putting them in correct storage bins.
• Pitman Arm Installer: Install Pitman Arms on gears as needed, contact inspection for first piece inspection of mounted arms. Scan bar codes into AS400 computer system and enter torque data for each arm installed. Must read depth gauge. Must read depth gauge indicator when required and calibrate torque tool daily.
• Carpenter: Construct skis as needed to use in the shipment of steering gears to the customer. Rework purchased skids and constructs specialty skids for shipment of machine parts and specialty items
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties

• Cover/Cover Installer: Install "cover/cover" seals in all steering gears by applying grease under seals when required and hangs arms to be painted.
• Loader/Unloader: Pull gears/arms from a skid and hang them on the paint line, scan bar code into AS400 computer system, place bar code ticket on ticket holder, cover output shaft with plastic tube, and place magnet on dirt shield area. To unload, remove painted gear/arm from paint line hooks, place correct bara code label on each gear and place on conveyer belt to go to the "prepper." Must be able to multi-task efficiently. Note: Visually look at each arm to make sure that there is no paint in splines or ball holes
• Masker/Painter: Cover all areas on gears/arms with various magnets and shields that are not to be painted. Apply dirt shields to all steering gears as required. Maintain all daily and monthly checklists for the paint booth area.
• Unmasker: Remove all masking from gears/arms after powder coating has been applied without disturbing the thin layer of powder. Maintain all daily and monthly checklists for paint booth area. Vacuum and mop floor in paint room daily.
• Prepper: Scan bar code of first gear in a group that is different from the last group. The AS400 computer system will specify exactly how to prep the specified model. Place grease, boots, shields, nets, retainers, etc as specified on each gear. Incumbent will install pitman arms on steering gears as needed.
• Skidder: Scan each bar code into AS400 computer system before placing onto the correct skid. Must pre-load conveyor with correct packaging materials for different customers. Follow skidding instructions in the Carpenter's manual, place gears on skids in the correct formation, print out ticket, strap and shuttle them to the end of the conveyer for inspection; must individually box gears daily.
• Pre-Torque: Verify Pitman arm timing is correct, installs retainer, pre-torques retainers before final torque; makes retainer as needed. Responsible for helping unload painted pitman arms from conveyor and putting them in correct storage bins.
• Pitman Arm Installer: Install Pitman Arms on gears as needed, contact inspection for first piece inspection of mounted arms. Scan bar codes into AS400 computer system and enter torque data for each arm installed. Must read depth gauge. Must read depth gauge indicator when required and calibrate torque tool daily.
• Carpenter: Construct skis as needed to use in the shipment of steering gears to the customer. Rework purchased skids and constructs specialty skids for shipment of machine parts and specialty items
• Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Action oriented: Demonstrates ability to take action and lead by example. Enthusiastically demonstrates sense of urgency.
• Self-Motivated: Demonstrates ability to take initiative and drive to achieve results.
• Accountability: Demonstrates ability to take responsibility and maintains sense of ownership and follow through on commitments. Sets high standards of performance.
• Communication: Demonstrates ability to convey and distribute information effectively and encompass strong speaking, presentation, written and listening skills. Ability to create an environment for open communication.
• Teamwork: Demonstrates ability to work well with others to accomplish common goals and build a positive climate and trusting relationships within teams.
• Reliability: Demonstr