Production Operations

Job Summary

This position requires the ability to work the 2nd shift from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with initial training on the 1st shift. The role involves preparing and coating manufactured parts for production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare (mask and clean), coat, and finish metal and other surfaces.
• Operate a wet paint Graco system to apply industrial paint finishes on metal and other surfaces.
• Inspect painted units for defects such as runs, debris, fisheye, and uncoated areas. Ensure coated parts meet uniform standards in thickness, hardness, gloss level, and specified color.
• Inspect and replace components on paint guns to maintain optimal performance.
• Perform daily checks and maintenance.
• Assist in daily 5S and cleaning procedures.
• Clean paint from booth ceiling and walls, conveyor hooks or grid, spray heads, and hoses.
• Replace air filters inside the paint booth weekly.
• Respray the inside of the paint booth with peel-away coating monthly.
• Touch up defective areas of coated items.
• Assist other operators as needed.
• Collaborate with others to resolve quality and production issues.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, skill, and ability to apply coating principles and practices; identify and correct issues such as fisheye, poor adhesion, or rough coatings.
• Ability to set, use, and read measuring instruments such as viscosity testers and thickness gauges.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
• Knowledge and ability to interpret various specifications and standards to determine color, coating thickness, and applicable mixing instructions.
• Proficiency in using tools and equipment necessary for coating operations in an industrial setting.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others as a team player.

Physical and Mental Requirements

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.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently required to stand, walk, talk, hear, use hands to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• Regularly works in an indoor manufacturing environment.
• Exposed to production activities including production machinery, assembly operations, overhead crane usage, and forklift traffic.
• Required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to workplace hazards.

Mental Demands:

• Regularly required to use written and oral communication skills, read and interpret data, analyze and solve problems, use math and mathematical reasoning, observe and interpret situations, learn and apply new information or skills, and interact with other employees, customers, and vendors.

Location

This position is located in [City, State], a vibrant area known for its diverse community and robust industrial sector, providing a dynamic environment for professional growth.

Benefits
PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan. PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.  

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) 
PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply. 

Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) 
The physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

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