Assembler Painter

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: 1st Shift

Work Status: Onsite

Position Summary: 

The Assembler / Painter_TX is responsible for complex assembly and testing of a variety of products and product components. They ensure that parts and products are assembled accurately by following standard practices, procedures and documented technical specifications.  They perform advanced, highly detailed multi-step assembly for complex products with custom assembly specifications. The Assembler Tester II - Painting maintains necessary materials for production, keeps their workspace clean and organized, and updates work performed in the Enterprise Resource Planning system.

Measures of Success

• Meet Safety requirements; personal protective equipment always worn in the facility
• Meet or exceed daily production requirements
• 100% accuracy on any inventory transactions and quality requirements
• 100% adherence to processes and material usage, no deviations
• 100% adherence to applicable Taco Paint Specification

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performs advanced, highly detailed multi-step assembly of custom parts and products according to technical specifications, Manufacturing Process Sheets (MPS) and Bills of Material (BOM).
• Performs all the required painting operations in the cell which includes maintaining paint guns, paint equipment & the paint booth
• Reviews job information in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system daily to determine orders to process.
• Maintains inventory of materials needed for production orders.
• Operates equipment and uses common hand and pneumatic tools as instructed.
• Required to perform painting processes of assembled pumps, vessels, and devices, as needed on a rotating basis.
• Performs standard tests after completion of each assembly operation to ensure parts and products meet tolerances, product specifications and quality standards.
• Rotates between different workstations and/or bays as production needs require or to reduce fatigue.
• Examines work completed by team members for accuracy, continued operations and safety.
• Moves materials as needed for production, utilizing proper equipment and safety procedures.
• Ensures maximum output for work area; manages time effectively in order to meet strict time deadlines and production volumes.
• Visually inspects parts for quality and reports any issues to Team Lead or Supervisor.
• Updates the ERP for work performed.
• Maintains daily production records as directed.
• Detects and reports improper operations, faulty equipment, defective materials, and any unusual conditions to Team Lead and/or Supervisor.
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition; ensures equipment is in good operating condition.
• Attends and participates in monthly safety meetings.
• Adheres to all safety policies and wears personal protective equipment as required, including wearing respirator when performing painting functions.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Qualifications

Required:

• One plus (1+) years of experience in mechanical assembly
• Minimum of 6 months of spray-painting experience in a production environment required
• Physically able to operate spray paint equipment and hand tools.
• Must wear personal protective equipment (masks for painting, etc.) within approved guidelines, including being clean-shaven
• Competent to operate computer and complete basic data entry in systems
• Must successfully learn specific responsibilities as assigned and adhere to production procedures
• Proficient and functioning in job responsibilities and able to attain MPS training sign-off within 90 days
• Physical dexterity to manipulate hand tools and power tools
• Ability to push, pull, lift and/or move materials of up to 30 lbs; capable of using hoists for materials over 30 lbs
• Ability to perform repetitive work requiring constant alertness or activity, including standing and lifting
• Critical thinking skills and ability to work independently on custom assembly
• Highly detail-oriented in order to accurately follow variations in assembly procedures
• Ability to manipulate product components to fit together
• Capable of following verbal and/or written instruction
• Good communication skills with the ability to work within a team setting
• Well organized

Preferred:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Work Environment

This position works primarily in a production floor environment where large equipment and noise are prevalent.  Safety gear is required, including wearing respirator when performing painting functions. Must be willing and able to pass a respirator mask fit test.

This position reports into the site every day.

This position has no direct reports.