Position Summary:

Selected candidates for a Level One Paint Masker position will perform masking activities in accordance with the following defined requirements. Selected candidates for this position will be expected to perform simple masking of required part features with appropriate masking materials (such as tapes, paper and plugs) to protect the areas from processing, mainly from painting applications. Insuring and validating part cleanliness, damage free surfaces, and part configurations are some of the essential functions a Level 1 Paint Masker will be required to perform. Other responsibilities will include maintaining a clean and organized work area, as well as adherence to organization safety rules and regulations. Level 1 Paint Maskers will also be performing verifications ensuring that all traces of organic soils, fingerprints, dirt, and dust are removed by using solvent cleaners. Candidates must be self-disciplined and self-motivated individuals with strong accountability (attention to details) skills. Candidates must have the ability and desire to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced production environment, be resourceful and innovative along with presenting a strong business ethic and compliance to leadership and company policies, and a good communicator with the ability to represent the company in a positive manner.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Understand, adhere, and demonstrate to the company’s commitment to QUALITY and SAFETY!
• Maintaining regular and punctual attendance according to shift-times or a pre-arranged work schedule.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Will require use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during certain tasks (goggles, safety glasses, aprons, boots, gloves, hearing protection, etc) and be expected to comply with safety directives and policy.
• Cut or tear paper, tape, vinyl plugs to specified size as required per job specification.
• Proper use of masking tools such as razor blades, wire cutters, insertion tools, pliers, etc.
• Read the work order instructions from traveler or other job related documents and process the jobs exactly as instructed.
• Physically working with hands to accurately mask certain surfaces of parts to protect from the finish process applied utilizing tapes or other masking materials.
• Working with and around solvent cleaners and paint materials such as acetone, alcohol, MEK, paints, etc.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area at all the times.
• Work independently or as a team member as required by job.
• Working in fast paced environment to meet Production and Quality goals.
• Proper management of PPE is required including:

Required Skills:

• Must have the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet expectations for required competencies including: 1) safety, health, and environmental awareness, 2) business ethics and compliance, 3) technical/professional competence and quality & time management, 4) interpersonal relations and communication skills, 5) initiative, flexibility, innovation, and adaptability, 6) continuous improvement and problem solving, and 7) planning and organizing. [See performance evaluation form]

• Must be detail oriented and quick learner.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Good communicator with ability to represent the company in a positive manner.
• Basic computers skills involving scanning work orders and looking up technique sheets.
• Ability to perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply, & divide).

Required Experience:

• No Experience Required

Level of Education:

• General Standard education including the ability to read and write in English.