Paint Prep / Assembly

D & G Machine Products, Inc.; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

D & G Machine Products, Inc. in Westbrook, ME is seeking a Paint Prep/Assembly associate to prepare metal components for painting and production. You will perform surface prep, sanding, deburring, masking, and cleaning using hand and power tools, following blueprints and quality standards.

You will also assist with assembly, material handling and shipping preparation, operate lifting and handling equipment, and ensure safety and documentation, with emphasis on teamwork and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a machine shop, fabrication, or finishing environment preferred.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and specifications required.
• Must be able to work in a team-based environment.
• Must be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs., and perform repetitive tasks.
• Must pass a post-employment offer drug screen, physical, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces to be coated by sanding, masking, and cleaning with solvent.
• Touch up areas of painted items as needed.
• Operate material handling equipment (hand trucks, pallet jacks, overhead cranes) to position large parts.
• Assist with preparing final product for shipment.
• Perform finishing operations including deburring, sanding, grinding, polishing, and cleaning.
• Use hand and power tools (grinders, sanders, buffers) to achieve required finishes.
• Read and interpret blueprints and work instructions to determine finishing requirements.
• Assemble machinery and fabricated metal components according to directions.
• Use various machines and hand tools to complete tasks.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Dexterity

Blueprint interpretation

Repetitive tasks

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools experience

Fabrication finishing tools

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Paint Prep/Assembly position is responsible for preparing manufactured metal components for painting and final production. This position performs surface preparation, sanding, grinding, deburring, polishing, cleaning and masking while using a variety of hand and power tools to achieve required finishes. The employee also assists with assembly, material handling, and preparing completed products for painting and shipment while following blueprints, work instructions, quality requirements, and safety standards.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare surfaces to be coated by using various methods such as sandblasting, hand sanding, masking, and cleaning with solvent.
• Touches up areas of painted items as needed.
• Operates common material handling equipment such as hand trucks, powered pallet jacks, powered industrial trucks, and overhead cranes to manipulate large, fabricated parts into proper position.
• Assists with preparing final product for shipment.
• Performs finishing operations including deburring, sanding, grinding, polishing, and cleaning on a variety of metal components.
• Uses hand tools, power tools, and equipment such as grinders, sanders, and buffers to achieve required finishes.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, work instructions, and quality specifications to determine finishing requirements.
• Assembles machinery, fabricated metal products, electrical equipment, and more according to directions.
• Uses various machines and hand tools to accomplish assigned tasks.

COMPETENCIES:

• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in a machine shop, fabrication, or finishing environment preferred.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and specifications required.
• Must be able to work in a team-based environment.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and have a strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to wear a respirator, have excellent dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs., and perform repetitive tasks.
• Must pass a post-employment offer drug screen, physical, and background check.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a manufacturing environment in the Main Plant located in Westbrook, Maine. This role routinely uses standard production equipment such as power tools and other mechanic hand tools. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

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 wear a respirator and/or face covering while painting; reach into small or tight spaces; and position self to work at different height levels. The employee frequently detects and operates hand tools and spray-painting equipment. The employee must frequently position and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

EEO STATEMENT

D & G Machine Products, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, gender, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.