Booth Operator (Paint)

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.