Paint Unmasking Operator

JOB PURPOSE:

This position is responsible for removing masking material such as tape, paper, plastic plugs after paint or powder coating process on metal parts according to customer specifications, engineering blueprints, and L&T workmanship standards. Prioritizes jobs based on production schedule and directions from superiors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reviews all documents relating to the job at hand and follows drawing specifications.
• Removes plugs, covers, and/or masking materials as necessary to clear parts of covering material.
• Touch-up paint/powder coat to fix hook marks and small imperfections.
• Loads parts on designated carts and moves them to the work area for the next operation area.
• Identifies parts and notifies when they are ready for inspection.
• Continually monitors and is responsible for the quality of own work.
• Selects appropriate masking material and methods to obtain required result per blueprint and specifications.
• Report any safety or maintenance concerns to management immediately.
• Keep all work areas clean and organized.
• Commitment to all safety policies and regulations at all times.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in manual assembly is desired.
• Some computer skills required to be trained on documents stored electronically and ERP system.
• Detail oriented and good communication skills.
• Able to identify/correct production issues.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating machine maintenance, and instruction and/or procedure manuals.
• Able to fluently read and understand engineering blueprints, specifications, process documents, instructions or procedure manuals and inspection tools.
• Able to utilize all tools related to the process with clear instruction and training.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

MEASURABLES:

• DPPM (Defective Parts Per Million)
• Performance to Schedule
• 5S and Safety

SUPPORTING COMPETENCIES (Behaviors):

• Solves Problems
• Drives for Results
• Demonstrates a Collaborative Style
• Pursues Personal Development

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• While performing duties of this job, the employees is regularly required to stand, use hands, and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hand and arms; and talk to hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift and climb balancing.
• Frequent walking, bending, lifting, and reaching.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions