MTE - Paint Technician

The Paint Technician is responsible for the set-up and operation of the paint booth system. The employee must also monitor the process and quality of the product and make necessary corrections to the process to maintain a steady flow of quality products to the customer. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Initiate color changes per schedule.
• Inspect cylinder for visual defects. Inspect painted units for runs and unpainted areas.
• Operate nozzle type electrostatic painting equipment to spray positively charged paint particles onto negatively charged cylinders.
• Move switches and dials to start flow current and to activate conveyor and paint spraying equipment.
• Turn valves and observe gauges to set pressure and to control flow of paint to each spray station.
• Readjust pressure valves to control direction and pattern of spray and to correct flaws in coating.
• Clean paint from ceiling and walls of booth and from disks, nozzles, and hoses.
• Hand spray parts to cover unpainted areas.
• Work at different workstations as production needs require.
• Operation of lifting devices as needed.
• Look for opportunities to get involved in safety, environmental, process changes and overall improvement efforts.
• Follow all EHS guidelines and applicable procedures.
• Read, understand, and follow the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and EHS Work Instructions.
• Report any unsafe conditions or incidents in a timely manner to their supervisor or any member of management.
• Shut down process if unsafe.
• Follow proper machine shutdown procedures.