Booth Operator (Paint) (5515)

RESPONSIBILITES   

• Previous automotive paint experience is preferred. 

• Controls paint operation and equipment (including robots) 

• Monitor and maintain the process parameters ensuring production standards, quality standards, and customer requirements are met. 

• Utilize the ‘wet layer inspection’ booths to inspect spay patterns, coverage, and to ensure paint quality.  

• Analyzes and corrects deviations in such a way that equipment OEE is improved. 

• Deploys paints standards during the production shift. 

• Starts and stops the paint line according to production plan and safety rules. 

• Checks quality and conformity of the application process according to quality requirements and procedures 

• Applies maintenance procedures for robots and all paint equipment (guns, atomizers, jigs…) 

• Minimizes stops of the paint line process. 

• Contributes to root cause analysis in the case of paint defects, collaborates with process team to set up action plan, and implement corrective actions within a timely manner. 

• Follows up and optimizes continuously paint consumption (primer, basecoat, clear coat, hardeners, and solvents, rinsing solvents…) 

• May relieve fellow team members for their breaks. 

• Make all necessary preventive maintenance checks for paint equipment. 

• Keep equipment clean and dust free. 

• Follow standard procedures to ensure tasks are completed correctly. 

• Perform duties in a safe manner using all required personal protective equipment.  

• Support safety and quality policy by maintaining a neat and organized work area encouraging 5s through the cleanliness at the line. 

• Perform other duties or work in other areas as instructed to balance workloads or meet production needs. 

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS  

• High school diploma or equivalent 

• Ability to constantly stand and walk on metal grates, metal floors, and or concrete during 10-hour shift 

• 2-years previous manufacturing experience, preferred 

• 2 years paint application experience, preferred. 

• Understanding knowledge of proper spray patterns. 

• Ability to read and interpret work orders. 

• Ability to frequently lift 20-lbs individually to do what. 

• Ability to take supervision and follow all policies and procedures  

• Familiar with operating power tools 

• Attention to detail and good time management skills 

• Electrical or mechanical background in industrial and automated systems 

• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting.   

• Ability to constantly stand and walk on concrete floors wearing safety boots during 8-hour shift.   

• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).  

• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above).  

• Ability to work in confined spaces.  

• Knowledge of safety protocols and a commitment to a SAFETY-FIRST culture.   

• Flexibility to work weekends and nights for projects and respond to emergency maintenance situations when required.