Alliance Industrial Solutions

Primary Purpose of the Job: Prepare steel surfaces for painting and apply paint utilizing a paint spray gun in a spray booth. Position involves a great deal of forklift usage. This position also cross-trains with the Industrial Coating Technician who prepares steel surfaces and parts for coating and coats the structures. 1st Shift  $20-23/hr Essential Duties:

• Review and analyze orders for accuracy/applicability;
• Inspect steel structures for dents or areas that need additional prep; Repair or prep accordingly;
• Grind steel surfaces using hand-held grinders and tools to prepare surfaces for paint;
• Apply primer to prepare parts and structure for paint;
• Mix paint and hardeners appropriately;
• Apply paint coats utilizing a paint spray gun in accordance with company specifications;
• Operate a forklift to hold/manipulate structure(s); apply plastisol to steel structures; and adhere plastisol to structure using an industrial oven to “bake” coating;
• Ensure complete, seamless and even plastisol coating of all structures and parts; all interior chamber shell sides, as well as chamber edges and trough.
• Observe health safety by wearing prescribed protective masks and/or breathing apparatus during processes;
• Maintain inventory levels of coated and/or painted chamber shells.
• Perform routine machine, equipment, and facility maintenance.
• Keep all work areas clean and organized.
• Document time and material for parts and equipment.
• Follow all safety policies.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Ability to learn job-related material through oral instruction and observation.
• Ability to safely operate forklift.
• Ability to use basic hand and/or power tools.
• Strong mechanical background.
• Ability to trouble-shoot: determine what is causing an operating error and decide what to do about it.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Strong work ethic – ability to report on time for all scheduled work days/shifts.

Required Education:

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic are required.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Additional technical training would be a plus.