Job Description

Capable of handling all cleaning and painting functions within the department. Capable of performing all maintenance on all equipment within the paint department. Ability to tear down and rebuild all models of paint pumps, including paint guns. Perform all maintenance on powder paint equipment. Capable of performing the repairs on paint agitators which include air motors. Knowledge to order parts, supplies keep correct amount of inventory on hand. Capable of working with engineers on special projects to give estimate on paint requirements which involve quantity of paint needed to do the job, time estimate to do the job. Handle disposal of hazardous materials.

** Essential Functions and Key Duties**

• Prepare and clean parts for painting.
• Liquid spray painting of parts.
• Powder painting of parts.
• Capable of power washing all parts.
• Forklift operation.
• Hazardous material handling on a daily basis.
• Complete paperwork assignments, work orders, time accounting, etc.
• Maintain painting equipment and tools.
• Operate air or electric grinders.
• Focus and set examples of doing good quality work.
• Maintain all inventory levels for paint and supplies.
• Operate computer as required.
• Maintain paint equipment, including new paint booth with automated lifters and solid paint equipment.
• Estimate quantities of paint to be used on special customer jobs and understand proper application of special paint systems to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Introduce new procedures, changes and instructions to employees.
• Continuous troubleshooting problems with equipment and employees to try and find better and more efficient ways to satisfy customers.
• Work with and train each employee to achieve quality work to the best of their ability.
• Inform other painters of problems and how to solve problems.
• Work with ISO auditors, fill out change forms to correct the problem in ISO documentation.
• Hazardous material handling-0selaing of drums, labeling and storage on a daily basis for transport.
• Ensure appropriate storage of gun cleaner, powder paint, dry paint waste, etc.
• Repair paint equipment.
• Meet the objectives outlined in the Safety Policy.
• All other duties as required and as needed.

Qualifications

** Knowledge, Skills, Education Qualifications**

Education and Experience:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Previous paint experience preferred.
• On-the-job training.

** Physical Requirements**

The 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand, walk, lift, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include normal vision. Other physical requirements include:

• Ability to physically move or assist in moving equipment
• Stand – 95% of time
• Walk – 70% of time
• Sit – up to 5% of time
• Use of hands – 100% of time
• Reach of hands and arms – 90% of time
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl – 33% - 66% of time
• Lifting up to 10 lbs – 75% of time
• Lifting up to 25 lbs – 25% of time
• Lifting up to 50 lbs (with mechanical assistance) – 75% of time
• Able to wear safety (steel- or composite-toed) shoes during entire shift
• Able to wear hearing protection during entire shift

Additional Information

It is the policy of Avery Weigh-Tronix to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Avery Weigh-Tronix will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.