Paint Shop - Utility Operator 2:00pm - 10:30pm

Federal Signal; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

Insurance (life, medical, dental, and視

Job summary

Federal Signal's Paint Shop in University Park, IL is hiring a Utility Operator for the 2:00pm–10:30pm shift. You will prepare coatings, mix materials, operate and maintain the automated paint system, and ensure finishes meet quality standards.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, be able to work with hand and power tools, use a computer, and collaborate in a team to follow instructions and safety policies. This full-time position offers benefits and a shift differential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to use hand and power tools and other material handling.
• Ability to use a computer and web-based systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and follow instructions.
• Ability to work safely and follow safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Follow specifications and instructions for coatings.
• Prepare and mix coating materials to required colors and viscosities.
• Check pressures and adjust air flow for powder pots and conveyor speeds.
• Clean guns, nozzles, and equipment and prepare surfaces for coating.
• Load/unload parts, check for defects, ensure finish quality.
• Place protective material to prevent damage to finishes.
• Prepare parts for finishing processes in Prep Area.
• Maintain solution levels; take samples and perform titration calculations.
• Operate and maintain the automated paint system.
• Follow safety rules and keep the area clean.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Computer

Web-based applications

Job description

Paint Shop - Utility Operator 2:00pm - 10:30pm

Job Category: 13.4 Production Workers

Requisition Number: PAINT007542

Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

University Park, IL 60484, USA

Description

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work from specifications and instructions.
• Prepares and mixes powder and other coating materials to math standardized colors, consistencies, and viscosities for spray finish coatings on a variety of parts and products varying in size and configurations.
• Check pressures, adjust air flow of any powder pots, making sure drying even temperature and conveyor speed are set according to area to be covered, viscosities and changing atmospheric conditions.
• Clean guns, nozzles, and equipment with proper solvents or other cleaning materials, change nozzles as required, and prepare surfaces for coating as necessary.
• When working in rotation, loads and unloads parts on conveyor system checking for defects or damaged parts, check coating finish for proper baking and appearance to meet quality standards.
• Places prescribed protective material between and around parts into containers to ensure that finishes are not marred.
• In Prep Area, clean and prepare any parts which are necessary for finishing processes.
• Checks and maintains all solution levels needed to maintain a high quality for finished products.
• Takes samples and performs calculations for prep tank titration.
• Closes and releases demand flow items to production.
• Uses the computer for writing up non-conforming material and cycle counts.
• Operates and maintains the automated paint system.
• Follow safety rules and keeps work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Work Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to use hand and power tools and other material handling
• Ability to use a computer and web based
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and follow verbal/written work instructions.
• Ability to perform work safely and follow safety policies/rules and follow safety policies/rules and regulations

Wage range: $19.46 - $24.99 + $1 Shift Differential

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us

Federal Signal in University Park is a leading manufacturer and supplier of comprehensive systems and products used to protect people and property. Our products and integrated solutions include systems for campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, industrial communications, and command and municipal networked security. Specific products include: lightbars and sirens, public warning sirens and public safety software.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com

The Company is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law.

If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at [e-mail] .

All other applications must be submitted online.

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