Powdercoat Painter - 2nd Shift Shiner - Lippert

Who We Are:

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries.  We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers.

Why We are Different:

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are.  We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.  We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

1. A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
2. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
3. Fair and competitive compensation.
4. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
5. Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Summary/Objective

This position is responsible for completing the main powder coating process.

Essential Functions
List numerically descriptive functions of the role.

1. Movement of sandblasted Grille Guards into the paint booth.
2. Remove all debris from Grille Guards using an air hose.
3. Coating of Grille Guards following approved procedures and company’s quality standards.
4. Upkeep of coating equipment to ensure daily functionality.

Competencies

1. Must be able to work as a part of a team to achieve the company’s overall goals;
2. Must demonstrate clear communication skills;
3. Must be able to read and process written communication including, but not limited to, work orders, frame prints, and measurements;
4. Must be able to meet production goals and time deadlines for company projects;
5. Must be able to work with minimum supervision;
6. Must demonstrate competency in coating procedures;
7. Must be able to rotate to other production positions as the need arises or as is deemed necessary;
8. Must be able to operate appropriate equipment including coating gums, pumps, compressors, heating units, tape measures, etc.;
9. Must be able to physically lift and maneuver weights in excess of fifty pounds;
10. Must possess successful problem-solving skills;
11. Must be able to exhibit tact and diplomacy and maintain professional relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, customers, etc.;
12. Must be able to work under physically and mentally stressful situations;
13. Must be able to prioritize and easily adapt to changes through the day.

Supervisory Responsibility

This role does not have any supervisory responsibility upon hiring.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee may have to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time hourly position for 2nd shifts located in the Shiner Plant.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

1. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
2. Lift truck operator experience preferred (training available).

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Manufacturing/Industry experience.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance 

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Must also be able to pass a respirator test.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law.  This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters.  All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member.  Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members.  Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership.  Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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