Summit Polymers is a leading Tier 1 Automotive Supplier of automotive interior systems . As a world-class automotive supplier of injection molded interior trim, we specialize in the engineering, manufacturing, and assembly of feature based registers, consoles and trim panels. JOIN A TEAM WHERE YOU'LL BE CHALLENGED AND valued.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Paint Technician 1 FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt
Paint Technician 2
Paint Technician 3
REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Manufacturing (Paint)
SUMMARY
Position is responsible for changes, set-up, and maintenance of machine and equipment parameters. The Paint Tech must follow and maintain safety practices to ensure that self and other team members are working in a safe environment to prevent injuries. Responsible for assuring that all machines and equipment are properly functioning. Interfaces with purchasing, shipping, receiving, molding, finishing, engineering, and quality assurance to assure products are produced in a timely and cost effective manner.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be physically capable of walking for the entire work shift.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
Repeated bending and lifting during the shift.
Must be able to wear steel-toe footwear.
Ability to work from heights with proper PPE
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Under administrative direction and general supervision for the following major tasks:
Assists in supervising and managing shift and training of operators and utilities.
Serves as acting Supervisor when Supervisor is absent
Assists in coordinating work flow throughout department
Adjusts, PM's, and monitors machines to assure product control
Coordinates and advises product and production problems and changes with peers on other shifts
Provides technical expertise and collaborates with other departments as necessary to assure quality, productivity, and inspection procedures meet with department and shift needs
Participates in company programs such as communications, job training, etc.
Complies with all applicable rules and regulations of the company
Sets, troubleshoots, and adjusts all paint and secondary equipment.
Complete all applicable reports
Completes process set-up verifications and changes to insure that product meets design intent and customer specifications
Insures that all daily process checks are completed accurately
Uses a variety of tools to perform machine set-up and troubleshooting including mixing paint, pad-a-print, hot stamp.
SPC charting of color and gloss reading from paint samples or molded parts.
Repair and rebuild paint guns and paint racks as needed
Measures and complies with environmental health and safety system
Monitors housekeeping and maintains good housekeeping
Performs other duties as required or directed
Ensures communcaiton of any changes to process is documented on OIS and training is complete.
Functions as utility for the paint line.
Complete Paint Tech Level 1 training within 7 days of starting the job.
Complete Paint Tech Level 2 training within 90 days of starting the job.
Complete Paint Tech Level 3 training within 180 days of starting the job.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
One year work-related experience, and successful completion of all related training courses or be willing to enroll in next available class. Must meet job posting requirements as outlined in the company handbook.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.
A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional Score of 16 on the Cognitive portion).
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
This position typically does not require any travel.
DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.
Other details
Pay Type Hourly
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
Please see job description for required skills.
