Essential Functions of the Job:

• Cleans grease and dirt from product, using materials such as lacquer thinner, soap and water or phosphatizing machine.
• Applies masking tape over parts and areas that are not to be coated.
• Fills cavities and dents with putty to attain a smooth surface.
• Fills containers with prescribed quantities of paint and thinners.
• Operates spray gun, according to knowledge of painting technique, to direct spray primer or finish coat (multiple colors) to work surface.
• Responsible for keeping paint area clean including equipment.
• Sands primer or putty fillers with an air sander to obtain a smooth finish.
• May operate forklift or other material handling equipment to transport parts to designated areas.
• Responsible for movement of material or product and ensure documentation of standard inventory control processes or procedures.
• Responsible for inspecting painted product to reduce scrap

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Ability to work with chemicals and solvent.
• Ability to operate a sander, forklift, spray paint machines and high-pressure air hose.
• Ability to use a HVLP gravity spray gun
• Knowledge of single-stage auto paint
• Ability to work from verbal as well as written instructions.
• Ability to wear a pressure demand respirator and other required PPE.
• Ability to distinguish colors; color acuity required.

Education and Experience:

• 2-8 years ‘painting experience in manufacturing paint booth or paint enclosure environment or in a transportation body repair/paint facility.
• High School or GED equivalent preferred; Trade School Certificate helpful.

Working Conditions:

• The following activities are required up to 100% of a typical day:
• Stand and walk on concrete surface
• Hear, smell
• Lift, pull and push up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Work around fumes or airborne particles
• Work around toxic or caustic chemicals

The following activities are required up to 75% of a typical day:

• Use hands or fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Move over rough/uneven ground
• Balance on high/narrow places –6 feet

The following activities are required up to 25% of a typical workday:

• Climb up to 6 feet high
• Work in/under cramped places
• Talk
• Lift, pull and push 51 to 100 pounds with assistance
• Work in wet or humid conditions

Position has the following vision requirements:

• Ability to distinguish colors and shades of color

Notes:

• Machinery used includes forklift, paint spray gun, RF scanner