Blaster/Painter

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

Position Summary: Prepares surfaces for finishing and applies paint or other coatings. Uses power or hand tools. Performs hand touch up. Maintains sand blast and painting equipment. Reports directly to General Foreman, appropriate shift Production Lead or his/her designate. Six to twelve months on the job experience required to learn procedures and attain proficiency.

Key Results Areas by level of work:

Key Results Areas by level of work:

Level I: Quality – Complete and accurate work performed efficiently

• Production quality and efficiency using appropriate tools and equipment, qualified to perform special processes as needed
• Performs sand blasting of components in accord with inspection or other specifications provided.
• Performs masking or other protective procedures as required.
• Upon completion of sandblasting operations, will remove sand, grit or other substances which will inhibit proper function or finish of component.
• Prior to painting, will perform any additional preparation surfaces.
• Paints or other coatings will be applied in accord with finish required and characteristics of coating materials.
• Performs hand touch-up as necessary.
• Maintains hand and power tools including routine repairs and cleaning. Equipment and parts must be maintained and kept in a clean and orderly manner.
• Consistently meets customer’s quality requirements and expectations.

Level I: Follow instructions – oral and/or written

• Will provide instruction and guidance to employees assigned to assist and as required, will participate in training of welders and other employees of the department of lesser classification.
• Performs other duties as performed by the General Foreman, appropriate shift Production Lead or his/her designate.

Level I: Safety & housekeeping

• Observes safe work procedures and maintains good housekeeping standards.
• Maintains a clean work area with no clutter.
• Practices safety at all times while at work.
• Follows safety policies and procedures and speaks up when others are non-compliant.
• Wears all safety equipment for area of work.

Level I: Continual Improvement suggestions

• Keeps an open mind to others continuous improvement suggestions
• Bring continuous improvement suggestions to the appropriate team member.

Level I: Professional Development

• Demonstrates initiative, positive attitude, and enthusiasm for the job
• Will follow up with supervisor on professional development goals and opportunities
• Takes an interest and lets it be known that they have a desire to grow with the company

Requirements:

Qualifications: To qualify for this position, an individual must possess the knowledge, training, experience and abilities required.

Education and Training

• High school diploma, BOCES or trade school painting.
• Finish and surface preparation training.

Experience:

Six to twelve months of on the job experience required to learn procedures and attain proficiency.

Other:

Applicable Proficiency Test.

Skills: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Ability and willingness to abide by set company policy.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments;
• Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Demonstrates pride in workmanship and commitment to continual quality improvement; maintains clean, organized work area;
• Maintains accurate and timely labor reporting; makes improvement based on lessons learned; maintains strict adherence to quality system requirements.
• Adheres to safety and regulatory program requirements, policies, and procedures; promptly reports safety/health concerns; utilizes personal protective equipment as required;
• Maintains organized, clean work environment.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal direction as a highly motivated self-starter and within a team oriented culture.
• Exhibits polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail and mail.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding company matters.
• Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences;
• Educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.
• An individual must have technical aptitude.
• Maintain current technical knowledge pertaining to position; demonstrates comprehensive, flexible range of skills and abilities;
• Seeks to enhance skills and abilities through cross training and educational development.

Physical and Mental Demands: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is primarily required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend. May be required to move items up to 60 pounds for distances of up to 10 feet. May be required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel and squat for extended periods of time.

Mental demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is required to read, write, analyze data and reports, exercise judgment, develop plans, procedures and goals, present information to others and work under pressure.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is also exposed to high level of manufacturing and equipment noise.

Duties are performed indoors in a manufacturing environment with temperature changes.

Exposure to hazardous materials, fumes or airborne particles and moving mechanical parts with vibration.

May be exposed to fumes or dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts and moderate to loud noise levels.

Must wear appropriate protective gear and clothing as necessary.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be able to work in the U.S without sponsorship.