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.

Qualifications :

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. 

1. Must be dependable and self-motivated.
2. Must possess good communication skills.
3. Be able to contribute to and support the existence of a positive work environment.
4. Can pay attention to the operations of the machinery.

Education and/or Experience:                               

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and
• Must attend complete and implement required in-house training.

Certificates Licenses Registrations

• Must pass Manchester Tank & Equipments respirator certification requirements.

Additional Information :

Manchester Tank is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. Manchester Tank will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation disability veteran or service member status marital status citizenship status (In IL - sex including same sex ancestry order of protection status physical or mental disability military status pregnancy unfavorable discharge status genetic information) (In IA - gender identity) (In CA - gender identity or expression and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal state or local law. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation disability veteran or service member status marital status citizenship status (In IL - sex including same sex ancestry order of protection status physical or mental disability military status pregnancy unfavorable discharge status genetic information) (In IA - gender identity) (In CA- gender identity or expression and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal state or local law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time