Paint Technician - 1st Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc.; Gaffney, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision from day 1

Weekly pay

On-demand pay

Benefits starting day 1

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc. in Gaffney, SC seeks a Paint Technician for 1st shift (Mon-Fri 7am-3pm) with base pay $26/hour, weekly pay, and benefits starting day 1. Join a team focused on efficient paint processes and quality output.

You will troubleshoot and optimize paint line equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and support 5S initiatives. Requires 3+ years paint experience and LOTO training; work in a non-temperature-controlled factory environment.

Qualifications

• LOTO Authorized Training required.
• Minimum 3 years of paint line/equipment experience.
• Able to perform duties of all positions in paint area.
• Good knowledge of paint equipment / processes.
• Able to work in a non-temperature-controlled manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots paint equipment and optimizes spray patterns.
• Submits quality first piece start-ups and improves paint process stability.
• Cycles and starts up equipment with minimal material loss.
• Maintains safety and provides guidance to maintenance personnel.
• Leads 5S zone activities and participates in weekly meetings.
• Performs preventive maintenance on paint equipment and supports other duties as needed.

Skills

LOTO Training

3 yrs paint line

Hands-on maintenance

Teamwork

Non-temp env

Tools

Paint equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at http://cornerstonebuildingbrands.com .

Job Description

JOB DETAILS

Base Pay: $26 per hour

1st Shift: Monday-Friday 7am-3pm

Benefits Start Day 1

On Demand Pay (Access to Your Pay When You Need It)

Weekly Pay

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comprehensively troubleshoots equipment, establishes, and monitors optimum variegated paint spray patterns and equipment efficiencies.
• Submits good quality first piece start-ups and strives to improve the quality and stability of the overall paint process.
• Cycles and starts up all equipment in the least amount of time to achieve a top-quality part with a minimum amount of material loss through reject parts.
• Strives to keep all operators and equipment performing at the highest possible efficiency without rejects.
• Performs set-up of secondary equipment, such as glue machines, reciprocators, strapping machine, shrink film heat tunnel and reciprocators. Maintains secondary equipment location system, cleanliness of equipment, and performs preventive maintenance as required.
• Pinpoints and determines paint problems and eliminate or correct as fast as possible
• Provides proper care of all paint equipment such as cleaning of equipment, following tagging procedures, trouble shooting of maintenance issues, painting/rebuilding equipment to keep condition in good status and communicate needs to the supervisors. Follow up daily on maintenance work orders.
• Always safety-minded and eliminates or reports all safety problems to supervisor at once. Always put self and all other employees’ safety first.
• Provides guidance to maintenance personnel regarding machine and secondary equipment malfunction issues.
• Takes accountability for assigned 5S zone. Leads and achieves results in respective 5S zone. Conducts weekly meetings with 5S team to achieve results and to implement countermeasures to sustain results.
• Performs duties as a backup for all positions on Hoshin/paint lines.
• Performs RTO back outs/audits as needed.
• Performs assigned preventive maintenance on all paint equipment.
• Reacts to paint department downtime with urgency.
• Submits suggestions for improvements on efficiency, cost savings, packaging, etc.
• Assists shift supervisor with other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• LOTO Authorized Training required
• Requires a minimum of 3 years of paint line/equipment experience.
• Able to perform duties of all positions in paint area.
• Good knowledge of paint equipment / processes
• Good knowledge of hand tools and hands on maintenance
• Good human relations – ability to work closely with others
• Knowledge of parts and rebuild procedures on paint equipment
• Able to perform under any given working conditions.
• Ability to work in a non-temperature-controlled manufacturing environment

Additional Information

Address:100 Cellwood Pl, Gaffney, SC 29340

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here . You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here .All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.