JOB TITLE: Lead Fluid Delivery                                  

DEPARTMENT: Finishing       

REPORTS TO:  Assistant Paint Manager         

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Create, support and troubleshoot all robotic paint processes for everyday functions on the paint lines.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Focus on paint process application
• Complete all paperwork necessary for this position, this include PM sheets, Trial paperwork, etc.
• Optimize paint robot programs to maximize paint transfer efficiency.
• Visually inspect parts being painted in the booths and correct any paint application issues.
• Assist and provide production support including training, developing work and technical standards and other related process activities to drive quality-based initiatives.
• Assist in the development and maintaining of systems that analyze and identify defects and determine root causes.
• Assist in maintaining color masters, approvals and inspection results for review.
• Assist in maintaining certifications, SPC data, Supplier Performance Reports and evidence files for supplier control in the paint office.
• Assist in maintaining X-rite information for tracking of color assurance.
• Assist in coordinating trials as required for process/product improvement.
• Own daily Datapaq review and maintenance of Datapaq equipment.
• Interface with suppliers, production and customers in paint/process improvement.
• Provide support with continuous improvement team activities.
• Participates in formal improvement team activities. Supports all departmental and organizational improvement initiatives in order to achieve business objectives.
• 80 – 95 % of time will be shop floor related.
• Other tasks as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.

SAFETY

• Know and follow established job specific and facility wide health and safety procedures and rules
• Bring health and safety issues, unsafe acts and safety suggestions to management’s attention or correct those they can.
• Actively participate in accident, injury and illness prevention activities by:
• Developing job safety analysis and safe working procedures.
• Identifying and correcting hazards and unsafe conditions.
• Conducting accident, near-miss accident or potential hazard investigations.
• Keep other employees aware of health and safety practices and activities by actively observing fellow employee work practices and incorporating safety.
• Maintain housekeeping in work area.
• Maintain health and safety equipment in good working order.
• Actively participate in health and safety training and demonstrate competency based on training received.
• Participate actively in providing suggestions for the health and safety program improvement.
• Know and implement regulatory compliance requirements in their work area.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, use of hands to inspect parts, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, talking and hearing.  Employee will occasionally lift and/or move product.  Developmental training will be defined by the Department Manager and could be in-house or external to the company.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lead/train others
• Safety and quality oriented.
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Working knowledge of automated bell and robotic paint spray applications on plastic parts.
• Working knowledge of manual spray applications of 2K - 1K paints on plastic parts.
• Working knowledge of electrostatic paint applications.
• Technical knowledge of proportionate mixing and automated fluid delivery equipment including P-Mix and RCS.
• Computer skills; proficient with Microsoft Office 
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to establish and reach work goals.
• Working understanding of X-Rite operation.
• Must pass Ishirhara Color Test with a minimum score of 90.
• Must pass the Color Acuity Test (Trays) with a minimum score of 80.
• Requires considerable judgment and knowledge of paint applications.
• Able to work any shift.
• Ability to travel, possibly overnight (approx. >5% of the time).
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Mandatory training will be conducted with the required time and will include SBBP (Blood borne Pathogens), SHCP (Contingency Plan), SHMI (Hazardous Material Information System), and SLHW (Hazardous Waste).  Developmental training will be defined by the Department Manager and could be in-house or external to ABC/INOAC.

This job description reflects assignment of essential functions and requirements.  It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks or requirements that may be assigned