WET PAINT | WKD SHIFT (Schedule: Fri-Sun, Three 12-hour Shifts)

Weiler INC; Knoxville (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Weiler INC facility seeks a paint line operator to spray primer and finish coats on machine parts in a dedicated spray booth. You will monitor spray pressures, adjust valves, apply masking where needed, and maintain cleanliness of the booth and equipment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, plus a certificate or equivalent training; experience is a plus. Strict safety practices and ability to read and interpret documents are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year certificate from college or technical school preferred.
• 6 months–1 year of related experience or training preferred.
• Paint-specific Right-to-Know Training

Responsibilities

• Spray surfaces with primer, pre-finish and finish coats in spray booths and control paint flow.
• Turn valves and set pressures to regulate spray width and pressure.
• Apply masking tape over parts and areas not to be coated.
• Clean spraying equipment and work area; follow safety guidelines at all times.
• Maintain cleanliness of booth, belts, hoses, and components to ensure finish quality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Active listening

Reading & writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year certificate from college or technical school

Job description

SUMMARY Sprays surfaces of machines and manufactured parts with primer, pre-finish and finish coats of paint by performing the following duties.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Turns valves and observes gauges to set pressures and to control flow of paint to each spray paint booth.Turns sprayer valves and nozzle to regulate width and pressure of spray.Pulls trigger and directs spray onto work surface to apply prime or finish coat.Cleans paint from ceiling and walls of booth, conveyor hooks or grid, and from disks, cones, spray heads and hoses.Applies masking tape over parts and areas that are not to be coated.Cleans grease and dirt from product.Fills cavities and dents with putty to attain smooth surfaces.Cleans spraying equipment. Solvent with a greater than 100-degree Fahrenheit flash point must be used.Seals and prepares waste containers with designated painters’ labels.Works in a safe manner at all times, following all safety guidelines.EXPERIENCE One-year certificate from college or technical school; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Six months to one year related experience and/or training.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEHigh School Diploma or GED Required1 year certificate from college or technical school preferred.6 months – 1 year of related experience or training preferred.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONPaint Specific Right-to-Know TrainingCOMMUNICATION SKILLSExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, both over the phone and in person. Ability to read, write and comprehend documents and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to internal and external individuals and groups. Ability to display active listening skills and ask the appropriate questions.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with and use hands and fingers, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb and balance. The employee occasionally may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.