Paint Manager Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

At Columbia we come to work every day driven by the belief that innovation can transform industries, empower communities, and create a more efficient, sustainable world. With operations spanning five continents and a commitment to excellence in service and support, our purpose extends beyond advanced engineering equipment. We are pioneering innovation and paving a better tomorrow with factory automation solutions worldwide.

Summary:

The paint department specialist ensures painters are properly set up by prepping parts and staging them by color. They facilitate the efficient and timely delivery of painted parts to assembly by auditing jobs for completeness and transporting parts via forklift. Additionally, they support the department by stocking and maintaining paint supplies, performing booth maintenance, and assisting with overall departmental organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of all shop tools used in part preparation and staging
• Utilize print reading to assist in part identification and job tracking
• Perform routine booth filter and floor maintenance to ensure a clean and efficient workspace
• Maintain booth logs (EPA records) for compliance and tracking
• Clean and organize the paint storeroom and mix kitchen, ensuring supplies are properly stored
• Maintain inventory levels by organizing and stocking paint and supplies
• Operate and maintain the paint reclaimer, including ordering necessary supplies
• Operate the mini blaster for surface preparation
• Stage prepped parts efficiently for painters to optimize workflow
• Perform hook and rack maintenance to ensure proper part handling
• Utilize the Vault Tool at an intermediate level for part look-up and job tracking
• Basic understanding of yard locations in relations to the pick list
• Assist team members as needed, including blasters, painters, and staging operations
• Participate in safety programs and adhere to all company safety policies
• Other duties as assigned

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clock in and out of work orders to maintain accurate labor records when prepping parts or performing assembly tasks
• Accurately update and maintain the FIFO board (using excel and MS Teams) and communicate upcoming deliveries to assembly via email
• Assist in maintaining paint booths, forklifts, and the paint kitchen to protect company assets
• Periodically clean racks to remove build-up
• Participate in 6S activities to maintain a clean and organized work area

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, skills and/or abilities:

Knowledge-

1. LEAN Principles
2. ERP Systems
   • M-3 Infor Smart Office/Movex
   • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook)

Skills-

1. Basic print reading and job interpretation
2. Basic use of the Vault Tool for job tracking
3. Intermediate understanding of prep standards and job requirements
4. Forklift operation and safe handling of materials
5. Accurate documentation and reporting
6. Analytical and problem-solving skills
7. Written and oral communication

Abilities-

1. Ability to foster and work within a team environment
2. Actively participates in safety programs and complies with all Columbia safety policies
3. Ability to follow written and verbal instruction
4. Ability to simultaneously work on multiple projects at one time
5. Maintains a clean and safe work area
6. Displays attention to detail and consistently follows Standard Work Instructions (when available) when completing tasks
7. Communicates well with peers, supervision, customers, vendors and other departments
8. Actively participates in Columbia Idea System, 6S, and other CI efforts
9. Demonstrates the qualities of a "Team Player" by accepting new responsibilities and filling in for other employees when needed

Education and/or Experience:   

1. High School Diploma or GED required
2. 1-3+ years of experience in a paint area or related field preferred

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, skills and/or abilities:

Knowledge-

1. LEAN Principles
2. ERP Systems
   • M-3 Infor Smart Office/Movex
   • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook)

Skills-

1. Basic print reading and job interpretation
2. Basic use of the Vault Tool for job tracking
3. Intermediate understanding of prep standards and job requirements
4. Forklift operation and safe handling of materials
5. Accurate documentation and reporting
6. Analytical and problem-solving skills
7. Written and oral communication

Abilities-

1. Ability to foster and work within a team environment
2. Actively participates in safety programs and complies with all Columbia safety policies
3. Ability to follow written and verbal instruction
4. Ability to simultaneously work on multiple projects at one time
5. Maintains a clean and safe work area
6. Displays attention to detail and consistently follows Standard Work Instructions (when available) when completing tasks
7. Communicates well with peers, supervision, customers, vendors and other departments
8. Actively participates in Columbia Idea System, 6S, and other CI efforts
9. Demonstrates the qualities of a "Team Player" by accepting new responsibilities and filling in for other employees when needed

Education and/or Experience:   

1. High School Diploma or GED required
2. 1-3+ years of experience in a paint area or related field preferred