Booth Operator (Paint) (5515)

RESPONSIBILITES

• Previous automotive paint experience is preferred.

• Controls paint operation and equipment (including robots)

• Monitor and maintain the process parameters ensuring production standards, quality standards, and customer requirements are met.

• Utilize the ‘wet layer inspection’ booths to inspect spay patterns, coverage, and to ensure paint quality.

• Analyzes and corrects deviations in such a way that equipment OEE is improved.

• Deploys paints standards during the production shift.

• Starts and stops the paint line according to production plan and safety rules.

• Checks quality and conformity of the application process according to quality requirements and procedures

• Applies maintenance procedures for robots and all paint equipment (guns, atomizers, jigs…)

• Minimizes stops of the paint line process.

• Contributes to root cause analysis in the case of paint defects, collaborates with process team to set up action plan, and implement corrective actions within a timely manner.

• Follows up and optimizes continuously paint consumption (primer, basecoat, clear coat, hardeners, and solvents, rinsing solvents…)

• May relieve fellow team members for their breaks.

• Make all necessary preventive maintenance checks for paint equipment.

• Keep equipment clean and dust free.

• Follow standard procedures to ensure tasks are completed correctly.

• Perform duties in a safe manner using all required personal protective equipment.

• Support safety and quality policy by maintaining a neat and organized work area encouraging 5s through the cleanliness at the line.

• Perform other duties or work in other areas as instructed to balance workloads or meet production needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Ability to constantly stand and walk on metal grates, metal floors, and or concrete during 10-hour shift

• 2-years previous manufacturing experience, preferred

• 2 years paint application experience, preferred.

• Understanding knowledge of proper spray patterns.

• Ability to read and interpret work orders.

• Ability to frequently lift 20-lbs individually to do what.

• Ability to take supervision and follow all policies and procedures

• Familiar with operating power tools

• Attention to detail and good time management skills

• Electrical or mechanical background in industrial and automated systems

• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting.

• Ability to constantly stand and walk on concrete floors wearing safety boots during 8-hour shift.

• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above).

• Ability to work in confined spaces.

• Knowledge of safety protocols and a commitment to a SAFETY-FIRST culture.

• Flexibility to work weekends and nights for projects and respond to emergency maintenance situations when required.