Painter I

Rite-Hite is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of industrial loading dock and door equipment. Our innovative products and world class sales organization ensure solid, consistent growth, both for our company and our staff. We are always looking ahead to develop innovative new products and services to improve our customers' safety, security, and productivity.

What We Offer :

Rite-Hite provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and paid medical leave. We also provide a retirement savings plan that combines 401(K) with company match and profit sharing. Paid holidays, vacation, and up to five paid personal / sick days per year round out the package.

Rite-Hite is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer offering a drug free workplace for our customers and employees.

Job Description : PURPOSE :

This position is responsible for the cleaning and advanced painted finish of critical components .

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Mix paint as specified by company guidelines.

Determine proper paint consistency, color, and coat thickness.

Requires use of proper PPE at all times, including but not limited to : rubber boots, full protective suits, paint hoods, rubber gloves, and complete air filtration system.

Must be able to identify parts and determine the appropriate required coating process for each.

Read and com plete work orders and QC documentation .

Assist with quotes when needed.

Operate fork lift / hoist / crane.

Must be able to read and interpret complex production drawin gs.

Receive and lead others on the instructions from department supervisor.

Must respond to changing production demands to support product flow and prioritization of work.

Hang and fasten parts as required .

Mask off areas that require no paint coverage.

Use jigs, fixtures and other assembly devices.

Use electrical and air powered hand tools such as power drills, air blower , and sanders.

Use and maintain spray painting equipment and power washing systems.

Meet all quality standards per the latest engineering specifications, ISO and OSHA requirements.

Work at different work stations as production needs require .

Ensures proper storage and usage of hazardous and flammable materials.

Effectively communicates with other departments regarding completed parts or product to facilitate on time shipment.

Responsible for executing and supporting the quality system and procedures in the effort for continuous improvement.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES :

Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Paint and assemble products according to engineering specifications with the highest level of quality.

Train and develop the skills of new and current employees

Make suggestions for improvement to products and processes.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :

High school diploma or general education degr ee (GED); or one to three years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization .

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY :

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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 job responsibilities, the employee is routinely required to stand and use their hands for tasks involving fine motor skills, such as handling, manipulating, or operating objects and tools. The employee frequently is required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and 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 is regularly exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE EMPLOYEE'S JOB

Check he items below that relate to the employee's job and complete the information

requested. Use these definitions for the frequency of occurrence.

Occasionally means the person does the activity up to 33% of the time.

Frequen tl y means the person does the activity 34% to 66% of the time.

Continually means the person does the activity 67% to 100% of the time.

Activity

Frequency of Occurrence

Standing

Continually

Walking

Continually

Sitting

Occasionally

Balancing

Occasionally

Stooping

Frequently

Kneeling

Frequently

Crouching

Frequently

Crawling

Occasionally

Reaching / working overhead

Frequently

Climbing

Occasionally

Stairs

Occasionally

Ladders

Occasionally

Occasionally

Frequently

Continuously

Pushing

Pulling

Lifting / carrying

How much exposure to the following environmental conditions does this job require?

Show the amount of time by checking the appropriate boxes below.

Amount of time

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)

Occasionally

Work near movi n g mechanical parts

Occasionally

Work in high, precarious places

Never

Fumes or airborne particles

Continuously

Toxic or caustic chemicals

Continuously

Outdoor weather conditions

Never

Extreme cold (non-weather)

Never

Extreme heat (non- wether )

Frequently

Risk of radiation

Never

Vibration

Occasionally

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