Main Purpose
Accountable for the operational efficiency of all paint application processes in the plant.
Responsibilities
- Pretreat, clean, mask, prime and powder coat a variety of parts as needed
- Perform required quality checks including 1st piece, in-process and final inspections
- Load parts correctly onto line for maximum line capacity
- Change hanging patterns as needed
- Apply powder to parts on conveyor line, using electrostatic paint gun
- Hanging color tags for paint color changes
- Putting plugs/tape onto parts
- Use measuring devices to ensure highest level of quality
- Sanding and/or correcting parts as needed
- Department housekeeping
- Clean and maintain equipment
- Troubleshoot as needed
- Follow all safety policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
- Propose productivity and quality improvements
- Minimize paint/powder usage
- Reduce change-over times between products and paint colours
- Comply with the production schedule
Qualification & Competencies
- Minimum Grade12 or equivalent required
- Technical certifications preferred
- Minimum 4-5 years wet spray experience
- Knowledge of powder coat process
- Powder coating and mixing experience required
- 3+ years of experience with painting on a conveyor system line
- 3+ years of experience with paint involving wash stages
- Basic knowledge of reading and interpreting part blue prints and knowledge of maintaining paint line
functionality - Experience with managing inventory of products
- Mechanically & Technically inclined.
- Basic computer skills (MS Office Suite)
- Prior supervisory experience required
- Attention to detail, multi-tasking and effective time management
- Ability to stand, bend, lift and carry
- Excellent communication skills required both written and verbally