JOB SUMMARY

JOB DESCRIPTION                               

essential functions

• Fills machine reservoir with coating solution, such as lacquer, enamel, or varnish.
• Start conveyor or feed rolls that carry products to be coated and baked, through equipment.
• Sets heating unit at specified temperature and starts pumps and exhaust fans.
• Feeds products onto conveyor or between feed rolls that apply coating.
• Examines products emerging from baking unit for conformance to coating thickness and appearance specifications.
• Mixes coating to prescribed viscosity.
• Gauges thickness of coating to determine adherence to quality control specifications.
• Cleans grease and dirt from product.
• Applies masking tape over parts and areas that are not to be coated.
• Fills cavities and dents with putty to attain smooth surface.
• Pulls trigger and directs spray onto work surface to apply prime or finish coat.
• Coats areas inaccessible to hand sprayer with brush.
• Cleans spraying equipment and brushes with solvent.
• Moves sleeve on nozzles to attain specified spraying pressure and turns thumbscrew to direct nozzles toward articles or materials to be coated.
• Places articles or material onto conveyor or onto transfer table that carries them between spray nozzles.
• Regulates temperature of coating solution and curing ovens.
• Removes articles or materials from conveyor belt and places articles or materials in drying racks or container.
• Knowledge of the EMS, QMS policies, goals and objectives.  Assist with systems based on Lean principles and practices to meet or exceed the requirements of the established QMS, EMS and all other standards required to serve our target markets.
• Adjusts contacts, stakes units, adjusts springs, and shafts to meet specifications.

required skills  

Qualifications

• Assertiveness – Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Motivation – Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee’s safety.
• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Communication/Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Analytical Skills – Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve problems.
• Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Dependable - Must consistently demonstrate dependability, a great work ethic, initiative, ownership of issues, problem-solving abilities, and an exceptional attitude.
• Flexibility - Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, accept new ideas and input positively, and be open to new work approaches and processes.

education / experience requirements

***Kelco is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. We further are committed to considering all qualified individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodation as needed throughout the hiring process.