AP - 1st Paint Operator *For Current AP Employees Only* at Greenheck in Shelby, North Carolina

Job Description:

General Summary:

The Paint Operator is responsible for providing a durable, high quality, and aesthetically pleasing paint coating on all required products.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Confirm to all safety guidelines while performing duties and operating equipment


• Identify work to be performed via SAP or MII work center priority


• Locate and retrieve components requiring paint


• Prepare components for paint; paint prep includes wiping down and degreasing all components with lacquer thinner


• Set up paint equipment; mix and thin paint in accordance with SOP, load pods with paint, hook up electrostatic leads, and adjust spray gun for proper pattern


• Apply primer coat to all components, as required


• Apply paint coat to all components


• Remove finished components/assemblies from paint booth and stage for drying


• Perform tool changes, as necessary


• Maintain daily housekeeping


• Other duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED, required


• Between 3-6 months prior experience working with industrial wet paint application


• Ability to safely operate equipment (material handling and painting equipment)


• Knowledge about types of paint, primer, thinners, epoxies, etc.


• Basic math and computer skills


• Knowledge of electrostatic and air assisted painting equipment


• Strong attention to detail and high level of concentration to ensure quality work

Physical Demands:

• Must lift up to 50 lbs. on a routine basis


• Standing for a minimum of 8 hours per day


• Continuous lifting, kneeling, pulling, bending, etc.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.