Paint Technician - 1st Shift (Wet Paint)

FMH Conveyors a member of the Duravant family of operating companies designs and manufactures products and services for truck loading and unloading applications. The NestaFlex and BestFlex brands lead the market in flexible gravity and powered conveyors while MaxxReach and BestReach are the premier brands in telescopic and rigid conveyor systems. Known worldwide for their durability and reliability FMH Conveyors products are engineered to support material handling applications for distribution centers e-commerce parcel post retail stores and a variety of manufacturers to help maximize productivity and increase efficiency.

As a Duravant Family Company FMH Conveyors participates in global Diversity Equity and Inclusion programs as well as Doing Good initiatives to support our addition to a culture that promotes long term career satisfaction with opportunities for personal and professional growth FMH Conveyors offers an excellent total rewards package that includes:

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation
• Benefits: We have comprehensive benefit packages designed to support our employees health well-being and financial security
• Development: We have education and training programs which include an educational assistance program
• Time Off: We offer paid holidays and paid time off
• Driven Team Members: We have a cross-functional collaborative environment focused on delivering results
• Core Values: Our core values are Teamwork Respect Integrity Winning Spirit and Sense of Urgency
• Culture: We are driven by our number one asset - our employees and their successes
• Doing Good: We love to be active members of our community! We have several volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

SUMMARY
Preps and sprays surfaces of manufactured products with protective or decorative material such as paint enamel or lacquer using spray gun.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans grease and dirt from product using materials such as lacquer thinner turpentine soap and water.
• Perform preparation workprior to painting such as grinding sanding buffing and applies masking tape over parts and areas that are not to be coated.
• Mix paints per paint codes.
• Fills cavities and dents with putty to attain smooth surface.
• Selects and mixes coating liquid to produce desired color according to specifications using paddle or mechanical mixer.
• Pours coating liquid into spray container and connects gun to air hose using wrenches.
• Turns sprayer valves and nozzle to regulate width and pressure of spray according to knowledge of painting technique.
• Pulls trigger and directs spray onto work surface to apply prime or finish coat.
• Coats areas inaccessible to hand sprayer using brush.
• Cleans spraying equipment and brushes with solvent.
• May use solvents wire brush or steel wool to remove rust from metal.
• Finishes surfaces by polishing with sandpaper wax or other materials.
• Maintains clean and safe work environment.
• Other duties may be assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop kneel or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds assisted. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is exposed to fumes or airborne particles and heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.