TANK SPRAY MACHINE OPERATOR
Rotating Shift, mandatory overtime as needed.
6:00 pm - 6:30 am
Train on days, 6:00 am - 6:30 pm
$20.47 per hour
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Operate the spray machine at the specified pace to properly apply glaze to tanks.
- Load unsprayed greenware tanks onto spray machine from greenware storage rack, being careful not to break or damage the ware.
- Load sprayed greenware tanks onto firing setters or storage rack from spray machine, being careful not to break or damage the ware.
- Perform limited manual spraying in specific areas as required.
- Make necessary adjustments to spray machine to insure proper glaze coverage, including the cleaning of spray guns, and weight and thickness readings.
- Deliver racks of greenware from dryer to the spray machine with a forklift, scan each bar code for proper color, plate number, etc., prior to spraying and loading.
- Maintain orderly work area (i.e. clean spray equipment and keep in good working condition, etc.
- Practice and follow all safety regulations.
- Perform all duties as assigned by supervision.
- Inspect and adjust tank and/or covers as required to prevent defects.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- High School diploma or GED preferred
- Must be able to repetitively lift weights of up to 40 lbs as needed.
- Requires exposure to heat, chemicals, dust, and high noise.
- Must have working knowledge of the spray machine, glaze and how glaze should be applied.
- Must be able to distinguish between shades of color.
