Department: 16 – Fabrication

Hours: 1st Shift (4:45am-3:15pm), Monday through Thursday (overtime hours as needed)

Summary:

The Paint Line Utility is responsible for preparing, hanging, removing, and packaging parts on the powder coating line in accordance with company and customer specifications. This role requires adherence to safety standards and attention to detail to ensure quality output.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and hang parts on the powder coating conveyor line to ensure efficient production
Remove parts from the line and package them accurately according to customer specifications
Inspect parts for quality and adherence to specifications
Wear and utilize protective equipment such as gloves, eye protection and respiratory gear as needed for specific tasks
Safely operate hoist and other hand controls for part management and manipulation
Utilize hand tools
Maintain 5S in the floor area around the equipment, ensuring a safe and organized workplace
Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Great work ethic and attendance
Excellent problem-solving abilities
Strong attention to detail
Flexibility and adaptability
Continuous improvement mindset
Ability to use various computer systems
Ability to lift 50lbs
Willingness to stand for extended periods throughout the shift
Ability to follow all safety protocols and procedures
Willingness to wear PPE and work in a factory environment with exposure to heat, noise, dust and fumes
Flexibility to work various shifts based on production needs
High school diploma or GED required
Ability to meet all requirements for Utility – Laser Beds position (cross training ability required)

Job Exposures:

Condition	Yes	No	Condition	Yes	No
Standing on Concrete	X		Vibration		X
Extreme Heat	X		Excessive Noise		X
Extreme Cold		X	Working Outside		X
Uneven Ground		X	Working at Heights		X
Dust/Fumes		X	Working with Machinery	X
Wet Surfaces	X		Cramped Areas		X

Required PPE:

Safety glasses
Steel-toed boots
Gloves
Denim pants long enough to cover ankles

Body Positions & Work Activities:

N=Never: not a part of the job
O=Occasionally: up to 2.5 hours OR 1-100 repetitions per 8 hour shift
F=Frequently: 2.5-5.25 hours OR 101-500 repetitions per 8 hour shift
C=Constantly: more than 5.25 hours OR more than 500 repetitions per 8 hour shift
- The above definitions need to be adjusted accordingly to describe shifts of other lengths.

Position	N	O	F	C	Position	N	O	F	C
Sitting	X				Balancing	X
Standing Still		X			Gripping			X
Standing/Walking			X		Pinching			X
Bend		X			Climb Stairs	X
Stoop (partial bend)		X			Climb Ladders	X
Squat		X			Drive	X
Twist/Turn		X			Reach Above Shoulder		X
Kneel	X				Computer Work		X
Crawl	X				Foot Controls	X

Material Handling:

N=Never: not a part of the job
O=Occasionally: up to 2.5 hours OR 1-100 repetitions per 8 hour shift
F=Frequently: 2.5-5.25 hours OR 101-500 repetitions per 8 hour shift
- The above definitions need to be adjusted accordingly to describe shifts of other lengths.
- C=Constantly: more than 5.25 hours OR more than 500 repetitions per 8 hour shift.

Activity	N	O	F	C	Notes
Lift: Floor level		X			Parts, hooks. Heaviest part is 110 lb tank. Hoist/crane is available and use is mandatory. Height of lift is determined by the size and shape of the part. Majority are within knee to shoulder range for most employees. Most parts require reaching or bending to retrieve and to stack/pack after coming off the pain line. Heaviest lifting ability without a hoist, based on the speed of the line, is 50# air compressor hat to a height of 60 inches.
Lift: Waist Level			X

Lift: Chest/Shoulder Level		X
Lift: Above Shoulder		X
Carry: Two Hands			X
Carry: One Hand		X
Reaching			X		Overhead reaching to operate hoist and to add/remove hooks from paint line. Maximum reach is 82 inches. In addition, frequent reaching in front of body for retrieving, securing, and packing of parts. Reach of 61" for emergency stop.
Walking			X		Between parts or packing and the paint line. Walking of less than 20 feet required per part. Increased distances around area occasionally required for setup of line.
Pushing/Pulling					At knee level to retrieve packing supplies and pack painted parts. Between waist and shoulder level to empty water from parts on the line.

Company Guideline: 50-pound limit for individual lifting. For items weighing over 50 pounds, it is expected that employees will use a multi-person lift or equipment designed for lifting.

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