Paintline Operator – 3rd Shift Full Time

Description

Company Overview:

BTD is a fast growing metalworking company. We provide custom metalwork services for some of the world’s top brands. Our 1100+ employees work from four facilities throughout the Midwest and Southeast. We invest in our people, our equipment, and our facilities to offer our clients the best value possible. We are also a wholly-owned subsidiary of Otter Tail Corporation, a publicly traded company on NASDAQ.

Summary: Under general supervision operates equipment on paint line in the manufacturing area. This includes the following subareas: Loading, Unloading, Painting, and Pre-Treatment. Loaders would be responsible for all phases of part preparation, such as masking and plugging. The Pre-Treatment/ Blast Operator is responsible for following prescribed pre-treatment (i.e. shot blast and/or washer). Painters are responsible for the application of the proper paint and to monitor correct masking and substrate issues. Unloaders are responsible for line off-loading and packaging of finished parts. Working Sunday – Thursday, 11:00PM – 7:00AM.

Safety is #1 at BTD: Our expectation is that every employee: 1) Strictly follows safety policies, rules and safe work methods. 2) Promptly corrects or reports safety hazards or unsafe conditions. Promptly reports injuries for prompt diagnosis and treatment. 3) Makes regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous improvement in safety.

Essential Functions:

All Operators will need to:

1. Focus on safety to ensure safe practices for all Team Members in all areas.
2. Maintaining a clean work environment is essential.
3. Build a strong team environment.
4. Clear communication both written and verbal.
5. Operate computer.
6. Receptive to Team Member suggestions.
7. Prepared to respond to schedule priority changes.
8. Report all concerns to the Supervisor.
9. Align with the other Techs to allocate resources to respond to fluctuating labor requirements in the department.
10. Dedicated focus on preventative maintenance on all equipment.
11. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times is essential.

Load Operator:

1. Attentiveness to Detail in all aspects of loading the line.
2. Knowledgeable regarding correct racking and hooks for scheduled jobs.
3. Knowledgeable regarding correct masking requirements
4. Willing to fill in to get the job done in all areas of the department.

Unload Operator:

1. Uses required packaging materials and containers for jobs coming off the line.
2. Return masking supplies to proper locations as removed from parts.
3. Obtain supplies for the current job off-loading.
4. Utilize proper racking storage for racks being removed from the line.
5. Willing to fill in to get the job done in all areas of the department.

Powder Room Operator:

1. Perform daily work in order of scheduled priority.
2. Look for problems before coating (missing masking, substrate issues)
3. Eager to become proficient in all aspects of equipment and systems used in coating.
4. Willing to fill in to get the job done in all areas of the department.

Wheel-a-Brator/Pre-Treatment Operator:

1. Meticulous in recording data involving processes and daily operation.
2. Total awareness of all Chemistry involved in the Pre-Treatment process. (Training will be provided)
3. Ensure jobs are processed correctly: Blast/no blast, Primer only, Primer and Top Coat, Top Coat only.
4. Willing to fill in to get the job done in all areas of the department.

Requirements

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Experience and Skills Required:

Recent mechanical and shop experience that includes the following skills and abilities would be beneficial:

1. Some knowledge of the equipment, materials, methods and practices used in the production process.
2. Some knowledge of related safety requirements to include proper use of safety equipment and proper safety precautions
3. Ability to understand and follow routine oral and written instructions
4. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
5. Must have average math skills and mechanical ability.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

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. While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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