PURPOSE and SCOPE:

A Spray Painter at MacDon Industries performs tasks as related to the powder application and liquid painting of parts ensuring that a quality product is being produced.

Responsibilities:

• Performs tasks as related to the powder application and liquid painting of parts, and ensuring that a quality product is being produced.
• Powder coating parts using electrostatic powder guns while maintaining MacDon quality standards.
• Experienced with mixing paints for liquid application.
• Clean and maintain the powder room.
• Apply touch-ups on the Assembly line and work with the liquid booth when required.
• Perform maintenance on the powder or liquid booths as required.
• Use and read the various types of powder thickness and gloss gauges accurately.
• Clean and maintain painting and coating, ventilation, compressed air, and personal protective equipment.
• Identify material issues and implement proper corrective action.
• Help determine causes of rework problems and suggest solutions.
• Ensure and maintain procedures and quality standards.
• Notify supervision of any damage to equipment or tooling.
• To work safely and point out anything that may be unusual or unsafe to supervision.
• Operate overhead crane.
• Know and understand the WHMIS labeling system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of all MacDon pre-screening assessments, including a Powder and liquid paint test.
• Secondary school (high school diploma or equivalent).
• Experience working in a Paint Shop. Powder application and liquid paint application experience.
• Proven ability to determine various types of powder thickness and gloss gauges accurately.
• Knowledge and familiarity with basic hand-held and air tools.
• Clear communication (understanding written and verbal cues).
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet the following requirements:
• Physically able to lift up to 47 pounds.
• Physically able to twist and bend frequently.
• Physically able to walk and/or stand for eight hours.
• Maintain a good attendance record and comply with company rules and regulations.
• Able to do shift work (rotating shifts).