Paint Apprentice 2nd Shift - Manufacturing

* Participates in the identification and implementation of Lean Principles;
Understand, Identify and Eliminate Wastes.
* Training within multiple operations in their assigned area to maximize the area’s ability to respond to changing needs.
* Load, Masking, Seam Seal, Paint Application, Demask & Unloading Structures from the Paint Line
* Participate in process troubleshooting and help to determine root cause.
* Provide process feedback and improvement ideas through Continuous Improvement Cards.
* Safely perform sanding operations following standard work instructions.
* Properly identify paint defects according engineering specifications
* Properly identify metal substrate defects according to engineering specifications
* Properly mix paint according to engineering specified mix ratios
* Paints parts using liquid and/or powder application and follows proper painting techniques
* Properly adjust/maintain equipment, to achieve highest safety, velocity, and quality standards
* High School diploma or equivalent
* Willingness and ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
* Willingness and ability to adapt to various operations
* Willingness and ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
* Minimum One (1) year of experience with:  + Liquid Paint Application Process and/or  + Powder Paint Application Process and/or  + Paint Masking, Seam Seal & Touch-up
* Paint Application Certification
* Ability to Work Safely & Wear Required Personal Protective Equipment
* Ability to Follow Standard Work Instructions
* Ability to Work Overtime to Support Production Demands
* Constantly stands on concrete floors while retrieving parts/tools and completing tasks at assigned workstation. Walks on concrete floors while retrieving parts/tools from distances of a few feet to approximately 80 feet; frequently to constantly throughout the shift.
* Sits on scooter or creeper (close to floor) on occasional basis to position body under the machine or at the bottom of the part or machine.
* Kneels on an occasional basis to position body under at the bottom of the part or machine
* Squats on a frequent basis to lift material/tools from a cart to the point of operation. Employee may need to remain in a static squatted position for a few minutes at a time on an occasional basis.
* Climbs up and down stairs, platforms, and ladders on an occasional basis up to a height of 15 feet.
* May rotate and bend at the waist while reaching into storage bins and positioning body in front of the machine/part on an occasional basis.
* Reaches with hands/arms in any direction from approximately 3 inches off the floor to overhead range on a frequent basis in any direction. On an occasional basis, the employee may need to hold in a static position with sustained reaching to the waist to head range while pushing or pulling up to 70 lbs to achieve the proper level of torque.
* Frequently lifts, up to 10-15 lbs. throughout the shift. Occasionally lifts, up to 25 lbs;
On a rare basis, the employee might lift, up to 35 lbs. On an occasional basis, the employee may need to hold in a static position with sustained reaching to the waist to head range while holding 10-15 lbs.
* Frequently operates heavy equipment or machinery.
* Frequently bends the neck forward. Occasionally twists the neck, tilts the neck sideways or extends the neck to look in different directions. On a rare basis, the employee may have to hold their neck in a static position for a few minutes at a time.
* Handling:
Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with the hand or hands, constantly with a light to moderate grip. Occasionally, a forceful grip maybe needed to assemble parts into the correct position.
* Occasional exposure to vibration tools
* Occasionally uses fingers to operate computer and frequently uses fingers to operate hoist controls
* You’ll have the opportunity for pay increases annually based on performance.
* You’ll have the opportunity for a quarterly bonus.
* ** Day One Benefits!
** We offer a total rewards package that provides medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K for all employees.
* Additional benefits include paid vacation days, holidays, personal time off (PTO) and a paid volunteer day…