Painter

Position Summary

As a Painter you will be responsible to produce quality components through either powder or wet paint processes to obtain required finish.

Shift: 7:30am-4:30pm Monday-Thursday and 7:00am-11:00am on Friday

What you will do as a Painter

• Operate Manual paint equipment and/or automated paint system, Record program settings in controllers, maintain records for paint inventory and daily operating parameters.
• Read and interpret travelers and blueprints and other working documents.
• Record activity (number of parts and elapse times) on the Shop Floor Control System.
• Produce quality components that meet all finish requirements as determined by Engineering by measuring paint thickness and visually inspecting parts.
• Remain safety conscious at all times, wearing all prescribed safety equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing job and observing all safety rules stated in the Employee Handbook.
• Immediately report to your Supervisor any problems, discrepancies and/or irregularities related to job assignment.
• Keep paint equipment and work area clean, neat and orderly on an ongoing and daily basis using 5S standards.
• Complete any and all projects, assignments and duties as directed and instructed.
• Conform to all policies, procedures and rules of conduct as communicated through the Employee handbook, Bulletin Boards, Newsletters and any other vehicle by which information is distributed by STERIS Management.
• Meet pulmonary standards; pass annual testing requirements.
• Lift and carry 30-40 lbs of materials periodically (4-7 times) during shift.
• Be able to perform the Material Prep position as a fill in for absenteeism.
• Participate in prioritization of work flow for efficiency and to meet scheduled demand.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities

Required:

• High school graduate/GED

Other:

• Computer Skills to include Microsoft Office, Shop Floor Control and AS400 preferred.
• Two years prior paint experience preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry 30-40 lbs of materials periodically (4-7 times) during shift.
• Ability to make decisions and stay quality focused
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and members of the leadership team
• Assist with training other operators.
• Ability to make decisions and stay quality focused
• Ability to understand and follow work instructions, both written and oral.
• Ability to adapt to conditions as dictated by business requirements.
• Ability to work with others.
• Willingness to work overtime, if required.
• Knowledge, understanding and application of Lean Manufacturing tools, such as, 5S, Kanban Inventory, Visual Management, Waste elimination, and Root Cause Problem Solving are preferred.

What STERIS Offers

We Value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your heath, well-being, and financial future.

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

• Market Competitive Pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added holidays
• Long/short Term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Maternity & Paternal Leave
• Additional add-ons benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and continues educations programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement and stable long-term career