Paint Operator - Wheel Coating & Inspection (12-Hour Shift)

ENKEI America Inc.; Columbus (IN); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ENKEI America Inc. in Columbus, Indiana, is seeking a production operator to load and unload wheels, inspect for defects, scan and palletize wheels, and prepare them for coating.

The role requires a 12-hour rotating schedule, ability to lift up to 75 pounds, and the capacity to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Prior paint-related experience is a plus, with training provided on the job.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–6 months manufacturing experience preferred.
• One month to become proficient on this job.

Responsibilities

• Load and offload wheels from conveyors and palletize.
• Inspect wheels for defects and scan for quality.
• Install masking before powder application.
• Maintain cleanliness as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Team oriented

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Stamina

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

SUMMARY

Load and offload wheels from conveyors. Inspect wheels for defects. Scan and palletize wheels. 3000-4000 per-shift

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Ability to work a 12-hour rotating schedule, including every other weekend

Ability to work in a fast paced, team oriented environment

Load and install valve plugs into wheels and on to conveyors

Scan and inspect wheels for defects.

Offload wheels from conveyors to pallets.

Install masking into wheels before powder application

Cleans area as needed as instructed by Supervisor or Shift Assistant

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 EXPERIENCE

High school diploma, general education degree (GED), or high school certificate of completion; three to six months related manufacturing experience and training preferred; it takes one month for the operator to become proficient on this job. Ideally, the candidate has experience in other paint-related areas; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Reads operator instruction sheets; discusses problems with supervision.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Deals with whole numbers; add, subtract, multiply, and divide; calculate percentages and ratios.

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. Operation is standardized with a few concrete variables that must be observed and responded to during the normal operation.

PHYSCIAL 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 reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, approximately 3000-4000 wheels (up to 45 lbs) per shift. 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. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/ or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.