ASSEMBLER PAINTER / SR ASSEMBLER PAINTER

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Minor assembly of component parts for the preparation of parts prior to painting; and preparation of surfaces and painting of completed components and assemblies, working under general supervision.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: Pressurized and hand operated painting devices. Paint brushes, cans, solvents, wire brushes, rags, hand tools for the making of name plates, gums, labels, gaskets, filter cartridges and filter material; hoists, electric or air; small motorized tools such as nut runners, screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, hammers, masking tape, blending equipment, and fork trucks.

SOURCE OF SUPERVISION: Foreman

WORKING PROCEDURE:

• Receives instructions relating to job and interprets specifications and instructions relating to type and color of paints to be applied, and loading of filters, reclaimers and related equipment.
• Sprays surfaces of manufactured products, machines or working areas with paint, enamel, or lacquer, using spray gun or brushes.
• Cleans grease and dirt from product using lacquer thinner, turpentine, prepared solvents.
• Applies masking tape over parts and area that are not to be coated.
• Fills dents and cavities with putty or similar substance to attain smooth surface.
• Selects and mixes coating liquids to produce desired colors, according to specifications, using paddle or mechanical mixer.
• Coats areas inaccessible to hand sprayer using hand brush.
• Cleans spray and hand equipment.
• May remove rust or baked paint or enamel by means of wire brushes or sanding discs.
• Assembles relief valves, cover assemblies, center tubes, and applies tags or labels to identify parts or products.
• Prepares work records and other allied paper work as required to carry out the primary function.
• Keeps work area in clean, safe and orderly condition not including work generally performed by janitors.
• Fulfills responsibility for dimensional and quality conformance of completed work to applicable specifications and quality standards.
• Performs all other tasks that may be required to carry out the primary function.

PREREQUISITES: Must have minimum of 1 year painting experience or documented schooling / certification in automotive or industrial paint application. Experience and training to be approved by management only. Advancement to Labor Grade 4, Senior Assembler Painter, is automatic after working 2 years in the position. Employees with less than 2 years in the classification can be moved to Sr. Assembler Painter at the sole discretion of management.