Painter/Finisher

Pella Products of Kansas; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pella Products of Kansas is seeking a Painter to prepare, finish and reassemble products per customer orders. You will collaborate with Logistics to meet schedules, drive productivity, and reduce costs.

Responsibilities include finishing, inspecting quality, applying stain and topcoat, maintaining tools and safety equipment, and training others. Must lift heavy loads and pass a medical exam to wear a respirator; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months finishing experience.
• Ability to lift and carry more than 100 pounds.
• Ability to learn mechanical skills and use hand and powered tools.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions.
• Ability to communicate with and work well with others.
• Must be able to pass medical exam to wear a respirator.
• Safety conscious.

Responsibilities

• Analyze order copies and daily schedule for finishing requirements.
• Perform visual quality inspection for, but not limited to, missing parts, damage, glue or silicone squeeze out.
• Repair damaged product prior to finishing (ironing out dents, remove glue or silicone residue, light sanding, etc.).
• Apply stain, paint and topcoat in accordance with the process guidelines to achieve a quality appearance.
• Ensure exceptional levels of quality and accuracy while maintaining on-time completion.
• Work to ensure production rates are met.
• Clean work area and tools after each use.
• Train Finishers to ensure the highest quality workmanship.
• Maintain accurate inventory of stain and paint.
• Perform and document routine maintenance of the paint booth and required PPE.
• Generate ideas for improving safety and efficiency.
• Actively participate in the continuous improvement process.
• Comply with all safety procedures and attend monthly safety meetings.
• Timely attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Finishing

Teamwork/Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Safety consciousness

Lifting heavy objects

Valid driver’s license

Ability to follow instructions

PPE compliance

Tools

Hand tools

Powered tools

Job description

Description

The Painter will perform assigned duties to prepare, finish and reassemble products that require pre-finishing per customer order specifications. This position will work with the Logistics Specialist to ensure all schedules and deadlines are met. This position drives productivity by decreasing costs and minimizing product transfers.

Responsibilities

• Analyze order copies and daily schedule for finishing requirements.
• Perform visual quality inspection for, but not limited to, missing parts, damage, glue or silicone squeeze out.
• Repair damaged product prior to finishing (ironing out dents, remove glue or silicone residue, light sanding, etc.)
• Apply stain, paint and topcoat in accordance with the process guidelines to achieve a quality appearance.
• Ensure exceptional levels of quality and accuracy while maintaining on-time completion.
• Work to ensure production rates are met.
• Clean work area and tools after each use.
• Train Finishers to ensure the highest quality workmanship.
• Maintain accurate inventory of stain and paint.
• Perform and document routine maintenance of the paint booth and required PPE.
• Generate ideas for improving safety and efficiency.
• Actively participate in the continuous improvement process.
• Comply with all safety procedures and attend monthly safety meetings.
• Timely attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• Heat up to 95 degrees
• Cold temperatures

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• 8’ door panels without assistance
• 36” wide sashes without assistance
• 80 pounds from floor level several times a day without assistance
• 400 pounds with assistance
• Heavy oversized glass

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and lift.

Important information

We are 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, disability or protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.

Requirements

• Minimum 12 months finishing experience.
• Ability to lift and carry more than 100 pounds.
• Ability to learn mechanical skills and use hand and powered tools.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions.
• Ability to communicate with and work well with others.
• Must be able to pass medical exam to wear a respirator.
• Safety conscious