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Lippert lists this Painter opportunity in elkhart, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Paint Department Operations ManagerResponsible for the operations in the paint department but may be requested to do jobs as required by Plant Leadership. Directly oversees all personnel in assigned area. Observes, promotes and ensures compliance of all rules and policies maintained by the company (safety, continuous improvement, leadership, core values).Required Education and Experience:High school diploma or equivalent required.3 - 5 years of experience leading and mentoring 3 - 6 plant associates on a daily basis.3 - 5 years of experience leading associates in an industrial manufacturing environment.3 - 5 years of experience with spray paint application in an industrial manufacturing environment.Knowledge of Robot in Industrial ApplicationsKnowledge of Paint Pro Software for FANUC RobotsAdditional Eligibility Qualifications: 2 K paints, Solvent Based Paint, Water Based Paints, Powder Paint (desired but not required)Essential Functions:Maintain and monitor all production materials and equipment.Verify the viscosity of the paint daily during operations.Perform inspections process to assure paint film thickness and full paint coverage.Make sure there is a proper amount of paint components available for daily use.Notifies Plant Leadership when materials are low or equipment is not operating correctly.Cross trains in other complementary skills and seeks endorsements for those skills as needed to support production requirements.Moves between production assignments that utilize multiple skills endorsements as needed to support production requirements.Selects, prepares, and mixes solutions or coatings according to formulas and specifications.Prepares and masks parts with fixtures, rubber, and tape prior to coating.Sets bake/cure oven controls for correct temperature and records time on process.Inspects surfaces visually for defects and compliance prior to and after applying coating.Cleans and maintains spray/coating equipment, fixtures, paint booth cleanliness and cure oven cleanliness.Participates in continuous improvement of cell processes.Participates in the cross training of other technicians as needed to support production requirements.Work with Plant Leadership and employees working on 5-S programs, quality, safety, efficiency and on-time customer deliveries.Maintain and monitor all safety procedures and PPE equipment in the paint department and surrounding areas.Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.Ensures safe grounding of equipment and safe use of operating equipment.Competencies:Must be able to work as a part of a team to achieve the company's overall goals.Must demonstrate clear verbal and written communication skills (English).Must be able to read and process written communication including, but not limited to, work orders, frame prints, measurements, and schedules.Must be able to meet production goals and time deadlines for company projects.Must be able to work with minimum supervision.Must possess successful problem-solving skills.Must be able to exhibit tact and diplomacy and maintain professional relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, customers, etc.Must be able to work under physically and mentally stressful situations.Must be able to prioritize and easily adapt to changes through the day.Must be able to focus on retention of employees.Must comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.This position is very active and requires 98% standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling.The employee may have to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.This position requires Personal Protective Equipment. Protective Equipment supplied by the company includes Coating suit, Coating Boots, Spray Socks, Respirator, Work Gloves, Safety Glasses and Ear Plugs. Employees may be required to provide additional Protective Equipment (Safety Shoes, etc.).Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:This is a full-time hourly position. Travel: No travel is expected for this position.Work Authorization/Security Clearance:Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.Pay Group : AAP/EEO Statement:Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert. Lippert's strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
Worksite address
elkhart, IN, 46514, US
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