Painter 1 Weekend Day Shift - HOLT Manufacturing

Department: Machine Division (MAC)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Waco Mfg and Rebuild

Description

Essential Functions

•  Performs painting preparation process to assure quality paint application
•        Operates painting or coating tools on assigned equipment in order to improve appearance that results in customer satisfaction
•      Straightens body panels and fenders
•    Fills small dents that cannot be worked out with body filler
•      Files, grinds, sands and smooths filled or repaired surfaces
•        Sands or sandblasts areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper for protection 
•     Primes and paints repaired surfaces with care, skill and detail using applicable manufacturer paints and standards; details equipment
•      Maintains paint booth and painting equipment. Maintains the paint booth clean and in safe working order
•       Performs light mechanical work to replace parts (e.g. handles, hinges, panels, etc.) 
•        Removes and applies equipment decals 
•       Performs final checks on assembly and installation of parts that were replaced
•       Controls labor costs at or below quoted flat rates in order to achieve departmental goals
•         Completes necessary paperwork on a daily basis in order to provide timely invoicing
•      Maintains and controls company property and resources in a manner to ensure cleanliness, reliability, and minimize expenses
•        Completes special projects as requested by department supervisor in order to meet customer and/or business needs
•       Maintains and completes daily/monthly usage or material consumption reports required for EPA/OSHA;  as well as procuring, supplying, and maintaining any current and new MSDS information records for all products 
• Disposes of hazardous waste in an appropriate manners, and maintains all equipment and work areas – keeps in good, clean, and orderly condition
•       Works overtime as required by workload and customers’ needs 
•       Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
• Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
• Requires regular and punctual employee attendance
•        Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•       General knowledge of tools, equipment, methods, materials, and terminology used in the paint trade
•      General knowledge of safety procedures as they relate to the use of paints, solvents, glues, tools, and equipment
•       Demonstrates basic knowledge of estimating, planning, and controlling cost of repair jobs
•       Demonstrates proficiency with current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems
•      Knowledge of safety procedures as they relate to the use of paints, solvents, glues, tools and equipment 
•       Skilled in the application of paints and other finishes by brush or spray gun
•       Quality control analysis skills to conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
•  Operation and control skills for controlling the operation of equipment or systems
•  Equipment selection skills by determining the kinds of tools and equipment needed to do a job
•  Ability to operate a forklift and an overhead crane
•  The ability to quickly and repeatedly operate the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions  Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair
•  The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
•    The ability to read, write, and understand information 
•   The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
•  Ability to learn the more complex aspects of the paint trade

Requirements

• One or more years of experienc