Paintline Operator 

LOCATION: Hanover / Pennsylvania (US-PA), United States | BRAND: Sheppard | REQUISITION ID: 6409 | JOB GRADE: 09

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

Are you looking for a stable company known for innovation to grow your career? At R.H. Sheppard, we’ve been leading our industry for nearly 90 years. It’s an exciting time to be part of our growing team! Under new local leadership, we are even more commited to finding new ways to improve employee experience, customer satisfaction and our overall business results.  Bring your passion, skills and experiences and join us in our journey toward continued success!

Why join the Sheppard team:

• Earn competitive compensation based on position and experience with more earning potential available for trades or specialized roles. Overtime is regularly available for hourly employees interested in increasing their weekly pay with generous shift differentials available on 2nd ($2.50/hr) and 3rd ($2.00/hr) shift.
• Quarterly incentive & attendance bonus eligibility beginning your first day of work.

• Advance and earn more as you increase your knowledge and versatility. Learn new skills with our various training programs or explore new roles through our internal recruiting process.
• Enjoy work / life balance with up to 14 paid holidays and two weeks of paid vacation time (accrued based on start date). Starting a family? Take six weeks off for paid parental leave to bond with your new addition. 
• DAY ONE coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a variety of voluntary benefits, on-site healthcare facility for you and your family, wellness program incentives, and more!
• Plan for your future goals with our 401K and company match, Retirement Investment Savings Plan and Tuition Reimbursement programs

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The primary responsibility of this position is to prepare gears and other parts for shipment.  The individual must be able to work under moderate supervision in a fast- paced environment.  Responsibilities cited below are considered essential job functions: 

• Adhere to established safety procedures and 5 “ S ” standards (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain the cycle) required to perform daily duties in this position, including the proper techniques used in lifting/moving of parts
• Select component parts to assemble in accordance to blue prints or instructions, inspect parts for damage and/or imperfections, coordinate parts by using paintline schedule, visually inspect painted product to identify any product issues and inform supervisor as needed
• Cover/Cover Installer:  Install “cover/cover” seals in all steering gears by applying grease under seals when required and hangs arms to be painted
• Loader/Unloader: Pull gears/arms from a skid and hang them on the paint line, scan bar code into AS400 computer system, place bar code ticket on ticket holder, cover output shaft with plastic tube, and place magnet on dirt shield area.  To unload, remove painted gear/arm from paint line hooks, place correct bara code label on each gear and place on conveyer belt to go to the “prepper.”  Must be able to multi-task efficiently.
• Masker/Painter:  Cover all areas on gears/arms with various magnets and shields that are not to be painted.  Apply dirt shields to all steering gears as required.  Maintain all daily and monthly checklists for the paint booth area.
• Unmasker:  Remove all masking from gears/arms after powder coating has been applied without disturbing the thin layer of powder. Maintain all daily and monthly checklists for paint booth area.  Vacuum and mop floor in paint room daily.
• Prepper:  Scan bar code of first gear in a group that is different from the last group.  The AS400 computer system will specify exactly how to prep the specified model. Place grease, boots, shields, nets, retainers, etc as specified on each gear.  Incumbent will install pitman arms on steering gears as needed.  
• Skidder:  Scan each bar code into AS400 computer system before placing onto the correct skid.  Must pre-load conveyor with correct packaging materials for different customers. Follow skidding instructions in the Carpenter’s manual, place gears on skids in the correct formation, print out ticket, strap and shuttle them to the end of the conveyer for inspection; must individually box gears daily
• Pre-Torque:  Verify Pitman arm timing is correct, installs retainer, pre-torques retainers before final torque; makes retainer as needed.  Responsible for helping unload painted pitman arms from conveyor and putting them in correct storage bins.  
• Pitman Arm Installer:  Install Pitman Arms on gears as needed, contact inspection for first piece inspection of mounted arms.  Scan bar codes into AS400 computer system and enter torque data for each arm installed.  Must read depth gauge. Must read depth gauge indicator when required and calibrate torque tool daily.
• Carpenter:  Construct skids as needed to use in the shipment of steering gears to the customer.  Rework purchased skids and constructs specialty skids for shipment of machine parts and specialty items
• Other duties as assigned; all above workstations are required to be flexible in their daily job assignments, cross-training is a must to assure this flexibility

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Communication skills, ability to read, write and comprehend instruction
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, walk, reach frequently throughout the workday
• Ability to lift items up to 40lbs without assistance
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of shop mathematics and blue print reading preferred
• Proficient with mechanical tools and measuring equipment including shop rule, micrometers and indicators preferred
• Operating manual/powered floor jack skills

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

General shop and machine tool noise, heat, dirt, grease, oil, paint dust, water, anti-seize (powder powdered paint), chemicals from machines and equipment.  Normal working position is constant standing and walking throughout the plant.  Some repetitive lifting/moving is required, depending on the daily assignment or tasks being performed.  The weight can range anywhere from 1 to 75 lbs in which proper lifting/moving techniques are required.  Use of hoist is required for lifting objects over 40 lbs.

EDUCATION & MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

One year in a manufacturing environment preferred

WHO WE ARE
R.H. Sheppard Co. Inc. has a rich history of innovative design and American manufacturing excellence. Headquartered in Hanover, Pennsylvania, our dedicated team supply components for the trucking and transportation industry worldwide. We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and a proud member of Knorr-Bremse Group. Whatever your career path, Sheppard is committed to delivering diverse experiences, challenging opportunities and an unparalleled commitment to ethics and integrity.

R.H. Sheppard Co. Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.