Job Overview
The Paint Operator prepares surfaces and applies epoxy and urethane wet paints to obtain high-grade finishes on parts or products.
A Day In The Life
Applies masking tape and caps to protect parts and components that are not coated.
Wet coats surface of manufactured products with epoxy and urethane coatings.
Adjust valves on spray gun to regulate width and pressure of spray.
Pull trigger and directs spray onto work surface to apply prime or finish coat.
Thoroughly cleans and maintains all spray equipment including booth maintenance.
Make suggestions to supervisors for improvements associated with assigned work.
Follow instructions, both written and verbal, from the lead person and production supervisors.
Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Inspect own work for conformity to standards.
Assist in other areas, as necessary.
Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
Overtime, including weekends, as needed could be mandatory.
Must wear all PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required for the specific work area
Forklift certified for moving paint drums and other responsibilities as needed.
Other duties as assigned such as cross-training with powder and wet coating operations.
What will help you thrive in this role?
High school education or General Education Diploma (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and the multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Demonstrate a positive attitude toward his/her work including striving for maximum production and quality of product.
Possess self-motivated initiative to improve quantity, quality, and maximum efficiency with all co-workers.
Ability to use the tools required (gages, guns, and pumps).
Ability to be Forklift certified.
Hubbell Incorporated
Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.
We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
Hubbell Utility Solutions
Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.
Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.
The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.
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