Paint Technician & Process Improvement Specialist

Orizon-3aa43f1d; Chanute (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Chanute Processing in Chanute, KS seeks a Paint Prep Operator to support on-site production. You will read work orders, identify parts, and perform paint preparation including staging for Prime and Topcoat, sanding, cleaning, and racking parts according to approved methods.

As a team member, you will coordinate with the Paint Systems Manager, quality engineers, and lab personnel, ensure safety and process compliance, participate in audits, and help maintain ORIZON quality standards while meeting

Responsibilities

• Read and understand work order requirements.
• Identify parts with printed and/or electronic pictures on router.
• Perform paint preparation activities: stage parts for Prime and Topcoat, sand, clean, and rack parts using proper techniques and sanding grits.
• Report any identified defects to leadership for further instructions.
• Work with the Paint Systems Manager/supervisor, quality engineer, and chemical engineer/lab to develop and implement new processes.
• Collaborate with Management, Production Support, and Quality department personnel.
• Be trained in Ultra C-Lean/6s and ensure department personnel follow the process.
• Participate in NADCAP and 3rd party audits as necessary.
• Participate in Root Cause and Corrective Actions.
• Coordinate communications between department personnel, quality, and customer service to meet production and purchase order requirements.
• Identify equipment, training, and service needs and forward to department Manager/Supervisor.
• Generate ORIZON Reports to coordinate workflow.
• Adhere to safety requirements and assist with enforcement of compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.
• Manage customer supplied product with care.
• Maintain and reinforce ORIZON’s quality standards to meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Manage time to meet production, quality, and delivery schedules.
• Interact professionally with co-workers and vendors, and maintain good relations with internal customers.
• Respond quickly to inquiries and follow up as needed.
• Be willing to work overtime, including weekends.
• Embrace change to ensure overall success of the company.
• Wear PPE including safety glasses, gloves, boots, chemical resistant suits and respirators as required.

Job description

Chanute Processing in Chanute, KS seeks a Paint Prep Operator to support on-site production. You will read work orders, identify parts, and perform paint preparation including staging for Prime and Topcoat, sanding, cleaning, and racking parts according to approved methods.

As a team member, you will coordinate with the Paint Systems Manager, quality engineers, and lab personnel, ensure safety and process compliance, participate in audits, and help maintain ORIZON quality standards while meeting