Paint & Prep Worker - 1st Shift - $1000 Sign-on Bonus

Engineering Services and Products Company; Dyersville (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineering Services and Products Company in Iowa is seeking a Manufacturing Helper to support the fabrication process. Duties include cleaning, loading/unloading, and painting parts, with emphasis on safety and quality.

Candidates should be able to operate forklifts and painting equipment, follow instructions, and work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• Reading and interpreting instructions.
• Experience with material handling and paint spraying equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision.
• Certification in forklift operation and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Move material from storage locations to/from cleaning or painting stations.
• Clean items according to part requirements; prepare surfaces for paint.
• Paint items according to requirements and perform touchups as needed.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Paint spraying equipment

Material handling

Reading instructions

Communication skills

Tools

Pallet jacks

Grinders

Paint guns

Hoists

Job description

The person in this position reports to the Manufacturing Fabrication Manager, and is responsible for cleaning and/or painting manufactured parts, loading and/or unloading the carousel as necessary, and other tasks as assigned.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Move material from storage locations to/from cleaning or painting stations for cleaning or other production operations.
• Clean items according to specific part requirements. This includes removal of oil, grease welding impurities, slag, etc. to allow paint to adhere sufficiently. Move completed items from the carousel line or paint booth to storage locations as necessary.
• Paint items according to specific part requirements. Move items to/from the paint location, then touchup if necessary.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

In addition to heavy lifting, this job requires, variously, continuous standing, walking, sitting, light lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, kneeling, crawling, climbing, and squatting

Environmental Conditions:

This job is required to be performed, variously, in hot, humid, dry, dusty, and cold conditions both inside and outside.

Minimum Requirements:

Ability to read and interpret instructions, experience with material handling equipment and paint spraying equipment, communication skills appropriate for the job, and ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision

Training Needs:

Certification in forklift operation, and safety policies and procedures

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.

• Knowledge of company inventory control and associated administrative policies and procedures
• Knowledge of general material handling practices and safety procedures
• Ability to operate material handling equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, banders, hoists, and lifting equipment
• Ability to operate and clean a paint gun after use
• Ability to operate hand tools such as grinders or sanders
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions
• Skill in cleaning, prepping, and painting techniques