FULL DESCRIPTION: 

SUMMARY

Washes and prepares product for paint by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sprays objects with sprayer nozzle or immerses object in washing and rinsing solutions to remove debris.
• Measures, prepares and pours specified quantity of soap or chemicals into water or other solutions.
• Applies masking over parts and areas that are not to be coated.
• Fills cavities and dents with putty to attain smooth surface.
• Removes rust from metal with acid, wire brush, or steel wool.
• Safely operates forklift, hand cart or tractor to move product to drying area.
• Follows safety guidelines and uses all required personal protective equipment.
• Assists with routine cleaning and maintenance in Paint and Washing areas.
• Assists and trains in paint and wash functions as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and six months to one year related experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to work in  a team environment.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sand; walk; use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and talk or hear.  the employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.  The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to web and/or humid conditions, high precarious places; and outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.