Paint Prep Associate

Job Details
Job Location
Manufacturing Facility - Moore, SC
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$18.50
Job Shift
Day
Description
Takeuchi Mfg (US) Ltd, a global manufacturer of construction equipment, has launched its first North American assembly facility in Moore, SC. Takeuchi (pronounced Tok eh oo chee) is building a first-class workforce in a modern facility with an ideal work schedule.
Job Duties

• Prepare equipment and parts for the painting process (including masking/taping, shot blasting, cleaning, etc.)
• Maintain all related equipment used for painting in good working condition
• Perform a variety of duties to spray paint products or parts following established methods and procedures.
• Clean all paint equipment including spray guns, brushes, rollers, flush hoses, clean booths and accessory equipment
• Operate a variety of industrial mobile equipment including overhead lifting devices, forklifts and/or tuggers (gas, diesel, and electric).
• Actively participate in process improvement activities (safety, quality, and productivity)
• Keep work area clean, free from safety hazards and follow all applicable safety rules
• Work as a team member and co-operate with co-workers
• Work overtime when required, including weekends
• Complete all other duties as assigned

Shift Hours: 4-day work week, Mon-Thu 6:00am-4:30pm
Starting wage: $18.50 per hour
Qualifications
Education and Experience Required

• High School Diploma (or GED)
• Mechanical aptitude
• Proficient in the execution of standardized methods and procedures
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing tools and practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Positive and cooperative

Physical Demands

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required including sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, climbing steps or ladders, grasping, fine and course manipulation, reaching both forward and above head level,
• Must be able to push, pull and/or lift up to 50 pounds; and safely operate assigned machinery.
• Must be able to stand and work for long periods
• Must be able to work in varying temperature