Job Description
Production Associate II (Paint)
Driving energy transformation is critical to reducing climate change. To limit climate risks, it is necessary to reduce the amount of CO2 released into the atmosphere. Help us drive energy transformation by performing system inspections while working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
We are seeking a Production Associate II responsible for ensuring paint processes are being executed by standard operating procedures to ensure daily productivity requirements are met, maintenance and rework activities are completed, all while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Hexagon Agility is a leading global provider of clean fuel solutions in the transport sector. Our technology enables hard-to-decarbonize segments—such as trucks and buses—to move from diesel to cleaner fuel alternatives.
We are looking for an ambitious and driven colleague who wants to work closely with our local operations team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Must be able to perform all job duties and responsibilities of a level 1 plus the below.
• Beginner level competence in at least one of the technical processes:
o Prime or base liquid paint booth
Ability to apply primer or base coat per quality specifications
Ability to make minor adjustments to paint equipment
Ability to perform daily/weekly AM’s and PM’s
Ability to recognize defects in paint process
o Powder paint booth
Ability to select powder program per part type
Ability to manually apply powder as needed
Ability to complete color change over process per work instruction
Ability to read a scale.
Ability to change out powder waste drums.
Ability to conduct daily/weekly AM’s and PM’s.
o Pretreat
Ability to perform chemical checks
Ability to adjust chemical properties per process standards
Ability to start/shut down both ovens and paint lines
Ability to keep pretreat chemical inventory up to date
Ability to plot mathematical graphs
Ability to conduct daily/weekly AM’s and PM’s
• Rework
o Must be able to analyze quality defects to determine proper method of rework
o Ability to effectively buff/polish part to an acceptable state
• Other duties as assigned by management.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, & Power Point).
• Basic knowledge/use of an ERP system.
• Basic manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Self-motivated; able to work with minimal direction individually and as a team.
• Anticipates needs and problems while creating solutions
• Follow all required safety protocols.
• Ability to visually inspect products for cosmetic defects.
• Ability to identify safety risks.
• Actively participate in 5S activities in and around the paint department.
• Ability to verbally communicate with team members.
Credentials and Experience
• High School diploma or GED
• Experience in a production-based environment is preferred
Work Environment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands:
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lb.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly required to stand; frequently required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; occasionally required to sit.
• Frequently exposed to different weather conditions.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Hexagon Agility is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and ensures that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.