Paint Prep Operator - 1st shift

Shadow Plastics Inc.; Town of Rice Lake, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks PTO

401k with company match

Health center nearby

Job summary

Rice Lake Weighing Systems is seeking a Paint Prep Operator to prep parts for painting by operating phosphatizing equipment and power tools. The role requires ensuring paint adhesion and maintaining a clean, safe workspace.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment, maintaining records, and safely operating a forklift and overhead crane. English reading and speaking ability is required.

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Powered hand tool skills required.
• Ability to operate forklift and overhead crane (on-the-job training provided).
• Must read and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Operate phosphatizing equipment to prep parts for painting.
• Set up and maintain equipment.
• Ensure products are properly prepared for paint adhesion.
• Maintain a neat, clean and organized work area with safety as priority.
• Notify supervisor of damaged equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of time and quantities.
• Operate forklift and overhead crane.
• Must read and speak English.

Skills

Powered hand tool skills

English proficiency

English reading

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Phosphatizing equipment

Job description

The Paint Prep Operator operates phosphatizing equipment (power washer/spray wand) to prep parts for painting. Operates power hand tools such as: hand grinder, dual action (da) sander and wire wheels. Ability to work with phosphatizing chemicals is a must. Ensures that all parts are prepared prior to painting to ensure paint adhesion.

Essential Job Functions/Major Tasks

• Operates phosphatizing equipment on an assortment of products.
• Sets up and maintains equipment.
• Ensures products are correctly prepared.
• Works in a manner in which quality of work and safety are top priorities.
• Maintains a neat, clean and organized work area while performing paint prep duties.
• Notify direct supervisor of any equipment or tooling that is damaged or not working properly.
• Maintains accurate records of time and quantities, etc.
• Operate powered industrial truck (forklift) and overhead crane(s).
• Must have ability to read and speak English

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Lifting: Occasional up to 20lbs.Seldom up to 100 lbs
• Carrying: Occasional up to 10 lbs.
• Pushing
• Occasional cart use
• Gripping
• Depressing trigger on the spray wand
• Power tool use
• Standing / Walking
• Continuous on concrete floor
• Sensory Perception
• Requires ability to feel the surface of parts prior to ensure proper paint adhesion.
• Vibrating power tools (Grinder, sander)
• Respiratory Must be able to pass OSH required testing for respirator needed for this department
• May include use of a ½ mask cartridge respirator.
• Work environment

Education and Experience

• Powered hand tool skills
• Ability to operate a powered industrial lift (forklift) and overhead crane (on the job training provided)

• RLWS is a successful, energetic, customer-driven organization that offers a state-of-the-art benefits package including a near-site no-cost health center, competitive wages, great working conditions, 5 weeks PTO, holidays, 401k with generous company match, and wellness benefit programs.

Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Rice Lake Weighing Systems is a Substance-Free Workplace and requires pre-employment drug screens.

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

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