Job Summary

This is a direct labor role within the designated department that also supports all aspects of the Paint Department. A fast paced, quality oriented and team focused employee is needed due to the dynamic environment of this work area.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Apply powder coat paint to production parts wearing proper PPE to ensure customer quality requirements are met.
• Move freely to any paint line function to maximize production flow and overall efficiency.
• Work well as a positive team member in a fast paced and dynamic work environment.
• Effective performance requires a deep working knowledge of jobs and workflow in your assigned department
• Detail orientation, eye and hand coordination, mechanical ability
• Competent understanding of paint processes and set up ability for all equipment, systems and tools throughout the assigned department
• Thorough understanding of paint processes and systems including chemical systems, testing and monitoring, part masking and hanging techniques, standard work documentation, paint application, and all aspects of paint quality testing.
• Ability to read blueprints and work instructions.
• Must be able to work from job ticket, manuals or verbal instructions
• Freely move to any area within the process, proactively work to maximize production in a team environment.
• Keep work area in a clean and orderly condition, following industry and Dalsin best practices.
• Notify Manager of concerns when help is needed
• Use appropriate tools and equipment necessary to perform the job, including inspection equipment.

• Collaborates to identify and implement ways to improve overall performance within area of responsibility using continuous improvement methods. Execute and support approved opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, quality, safety and overall effectiveness.
• Assists in supporting safety regulations and compliance with company and Metropolitan Council rules, regulations, and documentation. Act as a positive role model.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills

• Knowledge of powder paint systems and application including
  • Powder materials, types, properties, storage and handling.
  • Cleaning and pretreatment systems, chemistry, testing, monitoring maintenance and regulatory requirements
  • Conveyance systems and maintenance.
  • Powder coating application equipment, techniques, maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Part masking and hanging techniques focused on quality, line density and optimal transfer efficiency
  • Dry off and Cure oven set up, maintenance and monitoring.
  • Overall automated system maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Rework techniques and processes.
  • Packaging
• Blueprint reading
• Familiar with inspection processes and systems controls.
• Setup experience specific to department or equipment
• Understanding of Material Properties including Flatness, Surface Grades, Types, Gauge etc.
• Appropriate communication skills (Read, Write, Speak, Listen)
• Process and detail orientation. Ability to discuss, deploy and document best practices to ensure quality and productivity expectations are achieved or exceeded.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Personnel are frequently loading and unloading raw metal parts from the conveying line. The paint environment requires all PPE to be strictly enforced including protective suits and hoods worn in the application booth. This area regularly sees elevated temperatures in the work environment due to the dry and cure ovens. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Attention to detail is required to ensure quality and production levels are satisfied in a dynamic team environment.