Job Description

Job Location: Morton North - Morton, IL 61550
Salary Range: $19.00 - $25.00 Hourly

SUMMARY
The Paint Tech is responsible for safely supporting Morton Industries paint and coating processes to ensure finished parts meet established quality, appearance, and production standards. This position prepares parts for coating, operates or supports paint-line equipment, monitors product quality, and maintains a clean and organized work area.
The Paint Tech follows work instructions and production requirements, identifies quality or equipment concerns, handles materials appropriately, and works as part of the production team to safely deliver quality products on time.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Prepare parts for the paint process, including cleaning, masking, plugging, hanging, staging, or other required preparation activities.
• Read and follow work instructions, job travelers, part identification, production schedules, and coating requirements.
• Operate or support assigned paint-line, coating, curing, or related production equipment according to established work instructions and safety procedures.
• Apply or support the application of paint or coating materials to achieve required coverage, finish, and appearance.
• Verify parts are correctly identified, positioned, and prepared before entering the paint or coating process.
• Inspect painted or coated parts for defects such as missed coverage, runs, contamination, damage, or other visible quality concerns.
• Monitor process conditions and identify potential equipment, material, quality, or production issues.
• Make routine process or equipment adjustments within the scope of the position and communicate concerns requiring additional support.
• Perform basic preventative care and minor equipment maintenance, including cleaning and routine upkeep as required.
• Properly handle and store paint, coating materials, masking supplies, and related production materials.
• Load, unload, rack, move, identify, count, stack, package, or stage parts safely throughout the paint process as required.
• Maintain an organized and safe work area and follow all housekeeping requirements.
• Accurately complete required production, quality, and operational documentation.
• Immediately communicate safety, quality, equipment, material, or production concerns to the appropriate leader.
• Follow all Morton Industries policies, procedures, work instructions, PPE requirements, and environmental and safety requirements.
• Support production needs by performing other duties as assigned.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Safety - Consistently follows established safety procedures, properly uses equipment and materials, identifies potential hazards, and contributes to a safe working environment.
Quality - Produces painted or coated work that meets established specifications and quality standards. Demonstrates accuracy, attention to detail, and accountability for the quality and appearance of completed work.
Productivity - Works efficiently to meet production expectations while maintaining established safety and quality standards.
Problem Solving - Recognizes production, quality, material, or equipment concerns and takes appropriate action or seeks assistance when necessary.
Teamwork - Works effectively with others, communicates respectfully, supports team goals, and contributes to a positive and productive work environment.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds appropriately to leadership direction, completes assigned responsibilities, and communicates when additional support is needed.
Communication - Communicates clearly with team members and leadership and is able to read, understand, and follow written work instructions and production information.
Continuous Improvement - Demonstrates a willingness to learn, adapt, develop new skills, and support improvements to people, processes, safety, quality, and productivity.
MORTON INDUSTRIES VALUES
Integrity in Action - We do the right thing, even when no one is looking.
Focused on Team Success - We achieve company goals through camaraderie and serving together.
Driven to Deliver - We fulfill our commitments with exceptional effort.
Consistent Progress - We are dedicated to the ongoing improvement of our people and processes.
Professional Authenticity - We bring excellence using our individuality.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing this job, the employee regularly works in a manufacturing and paint/coating environment and may be exposed to moving mechanical equipment, fumes or airborne particles, paint and coating materials, chemicals, and elevated noise levels. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn as required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods; use hands and fingers to handle, position, hang, remove, operate, or feel materials and equipment; reach with hands and arms; and communicate and hear in a manufacturing environment. The employee may occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch; regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The position requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous manufacturing, paint, coating, finishing, or production experience preferred.
• Experience reading work instructions, job travelers, or production specifications is beneficial.
• Experience working with paint-line, coating, finishing, or similar production equipment is beneficial.
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS
Attendance - In order to successfully perform this position, the employee must meet all Company attendance requirements.
Safety - The employee must continuously practice safe work habits and follow all Company policies, procedures, and requirements related to workplace health and safety.
Morton Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.