Painter (2nd Shift)

Job description

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

Responsibilities – General

·  Perform duties related to safety, quality and productivity for all painting operations
·  Must be able to demonstrate operational excellence through attitude and actions
·  Present a professional quality image and encourage others to continuously produce to a high standard of quality while seeking continuous improvements
·  Demonstrate polite, courteous and helpful disposition when dealing with people both internally and externally
·  Ability to provide feedback in a professional manner and escalate items as required

Responsibilities – Painter

·  Perform a variety of duties necessary to achieve a finish that satisfies VCE paint quality standards and engineering requirements
·  Use and follow prescribed safety procedures
·  Emphasize personal safety by employing the prescribed PPE to protect themself and others from hazards of the task.  This ranges from splash protection in the wash booth to respirators and full body PPE in the spray booth
·  Operate Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s) on Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) to direct material through paint systems and adjust process operations such as choosing the best blast machine and program and selecting the right process options   
·  Use of an overhead crane or conveyor lift station
·  Employ rigging principles to safely move, manipulate, and hang a wide variety of heavy and awkward parts so that they can be cleaned and painted properly without damage
·  Duties may include operation of a forklift or tugger to move material for a multitude of situations such as:
·  Moving work into position for hanging or pinning to tow conveyor
·  Moving finished material to a staging area for pickup by others
·  Loading drums of shot into charge blast machine
·  Removing shot blast waste
·  Transporting Hazardous Material/Hazardous Waste

·  Operate pressure washers and or steam cleaners in a conscientious way to assure that oily contamination is removed and removing excess water to speed dry time
·  Replace and set up containers of chemical
·  Employ many different types of masking to protect sensitive surfaces from blast, and to keep surfaces free of paint as required by part design and/or an understanding of its function
·  Perform daily preventative maintenance tasks to assure trouble-free blast machine operation such as:
·  Keeping machines topped off with steel shot
·  Keeping screens and separators free of excess debris
·  Replacing waste drums when full
·  Checking for and reporting any leaks or unusual situations
·  Removing accumulations of shot
·  Employ a conscientious work ethic when removing abrasive after blast to minimize finish contamination
·  Look for questionable weld or metal quality after blast and escalate any non-conformance to supervisor
·  Apply seam sealer to prevent water leaks and rust bleed.  An understanding of design requirements and function of many different parts is necessar.
·  Sand and grind to repair cosmetic defects, and apply plastic filler as needed
·  Set up paint for spraying, including moving drums as needed, adding reducer as required, stirring properly, making sure pressures are properly adjusted and keeping the mix area clean
·  Set up and adjust spray equipment, and keep it clean and lubricated as needed for reliable operation
·  Operate electronic paint proportioning equipment
·  Properly mix paint with hardener by hand for repairs and special colors
·  Keep equipment and area free of unnecessary dirt by picking up debris and sweeping loose overspray
·  Assist as required with equipment maintenance such as filter changes, scraping floors, cleaning glass, etc
·  Keep cleaning solvent covered when not in use, and empty waste containers as needed and at shift end into proper containers
·  Remove masking, and be able to select the proper tap and driver for cleaning threaded holes
·  Look for a wide range of defects after paint and correct if able or escalate to supervisor
·  Detect and report faulty operation, defective material and unusual conditions to Supervisor
·  Maintain working area in neat and orderly condition
·  Interpret drawings and work instructions to determine paint quality or masking requirements
·  Drive completed machines as appropriate to facilitate paint repairs
·  Use computer systems for production reporting

Skills Required

·  Possess a thorough understanding of metal preparation to safely and effectively use the proper tools and/or chemicals to achieve the necessary cleanliness needed to assure coating adhesion
·  An understanding of the safe handling and use of hazardous chemicals
·  Ability to apply paint evenly and completely in a timely fashion with a minimum of defects
·  Ability to employ creative techniques when making repairs to make them look like new in a timely fashion
·  Knowledge of rigging to safely move and manipulate awkward and heavy parts
·  Ability to operate industrial electronic controllers

 

Qualifications

·  High School Diploma/GED
·  24 months experience in industrial or automotive painting in a production environment, preferably using high solids coating

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Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide. Volvo Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action employer. E.O.E./M/F/D/V.  

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

 

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

 

Part of Volvo Group, Volvo Construction Equipment is a global company driven by our purpose to build the world we want to live in. Together we develop and deliver solutions for a cleaner, smarter, and more connected world. By unleashing everyone’s full potential, we build a more sustainable future for all our stakeholders. Come join our team and help us build a better tomorrow. 

Job Category:  Production

Organization:  Volvo Construction Equipment

Travel Required:  No Travel Required

Requisition ID:  12674