at R-Tech Tool & Machine in Wamego, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Summary/Objective:
Under Supervision, Paint Booth Operator will be responsible for painting products in a timely matter which are to be added to outgoing orders, so that orders can meet ship dates.
Blast Operator will manage the blast booth at a rate that allows the production line to maintain throughput, while inspecting and preparing fabricated components prior to painting.
Essential Functions:
- Performs all tasks in a safe and responsible manner and complies with company policies.
- Determine the uses of personal protective equipment (PPE); identify the safety equipment and procedures related to safe work practices and surrounding environment.
- Able to run and complete parts using the MRP Network.
- Use the MRP system to clock in and out of jobs upon set-up and completion.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
- Maintaining and filling out of quality sheets to verify part tolerances.
- Knowledge of Basic Blast/Paint Shop Vocabulary.
- Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency and allowed time standards.
- Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs.
Paint Booth Operator:
- Wears all PPE equipment during working hours; to include a breathable air hood and protective outer garments, gloves, safety shoes, ear protection and goggles.
- Select appropriate coatings, paints, or sprays, and prepare them by mixing substances according to formulas, using paint mixing equipment.
- Place items or products on racks, spindles, or reel stands to coat, paint, or spray them, using hands, overhead hoist, or forklift.
- Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections, or by using viscometers.
- Cleaning parts, as well as prime and paint parts as noted on prints.
- Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules
- Must be capable of passing a respiratory physical for forced air and/or half-face respiratory equipment.
- Cleans machine, equipment and work area, using water, solvents and other cleaning aids.
Blast Booth Operator:
- Operates equipment to clean dirt, scale, and core materials from steel parts with a continuous blast of steel shot
- Secure and hang fabricated components in a manner that allows the operator to blast efficiently and have access to all areas of the work piece.
- Position requires the wearing of protective breathing apparel, protective mask and headgear and the operation of a blasting gun dispersing pressures of up to 100 ft. /lbs.
- Inspect and prepare fabricated components prior to painting.
- Pours or shovels abrasive material into feed hopper to replenish supply
- Transfer materials, supplies, and products between blast and paint area, using overhead hoist or forklift.
- Observe operation of equipment to ensure continuity of flow, safety, and efficient operation, and to detect malfunctions.
- May perform other duties as assigned by management.
