At The Baker Company, we design and manufacture biological safety cabinets that protect people, products, and the environment in laboratories around the world. We are seeking a detail-oriented Painter to help ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality and durability. If you enjoy hands on work and being part of a team that builds products made in the USA - then we want to hear from you!

The Baker Company, located in Sanford, ME, has led the industry in clean air, containment, and incubation technology for nearly 75 years. Our products are used worldwide for scientific research, drug discovery, patient care, and more. Join the Baker team, and support sustainable, environmentally friendly laboratories.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operator will load/unload, inspect and operate powder coat system.
• Operate and maintain mechanical equipment including wash system, powder coat booth and various other equipment.
• Basic mechanical skills using hand tools, power tools, hand trucks and pallet jacks.
• Perform regular shop maintenance responsibilities including sweeping, cleaning, greasing, and machine fluid levels.
• Able to work outside Powder Coat room in other manufacturing departments, as needed, to include Weld, Grind, Assembly and Crate.
• Make every effort to focus on doing-it-right to make sure the customer is happy or satisfied with our products.
• Provide value to our customers by using Lean tools and concepts to identify and eliminate waste in all forms (scrap/rework, transportation, motion, waiting, inventory, over production, over processing, and under-utilization of people). Uses systemic thinking by seeing processes from end to end and works to challenge the status quo to eliminate the root cause of problems. Is involved in individual and/or team activities that involve using Lean tools and concepts to improve the flow of information and material.
• Other duties as assigned by supervision.

KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS:

• Right the First Time
• Support On-time delivery
• Daily Production Standards

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift 10-20 lbs frequently, and up to 50 lbs periodically.
• Must be able to assist others in 2 person lifting requirements up to 100 lbs occasionally.
• Must be able to stand, stoop, crawl, climb or bend for up to 8 hours.
• Ability to work in a warm environment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTs:

• Mechanical skills
• Attention to detail.
• Work with minimal supervision

BENFITS OFFERED:

Medical

Dental

Health Reimbursement Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurances

401(k)

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

And More!