Painter I BC2

BEGA North America is a world-renowned manufacturer of architectural lighting solutions.

Who we want to be
Companies create a vision statement to answer a very important question, where are we going? A vision statement says what the organization wishes to be like in some years time. Its usually drawn up by senior leadership to take thinking beyond day-to-day activity in both a clear and memorable way. Here at BEGA, our vision is to be the industry's premier provider of architectural outdoor lighting, control, and furniture solutions.

Why we exist
Companies create a mission statement to answer the most important question, why do we exist? Its aim is to provide focus for management and staff. Mission is synonymous with shared purpose and emphasizes how the organization should view and conduct itself. Our mission should find a way to express the organizations impact on the lives of whomever we are trying to serve, and more importantly make them feel it! Here at BEGA, we have an unwavering commitment to quality above all, in our people, products, partners, and processes. Therefore, our mission is to build quality into everything we do.

Who we are
Why does a company take time to define its core values? Because values govern behavior and describe our organizations desired culture.
Fostering Trust Everyone at BEGA is responsible for creating an environment of trust. To do this, each of us must have the freedom to communicate with anyone, and it must be safe for everyone to offer ideas.
Building Community Everyone at BEGA is responsible for creating an environment of trust. To do this, each of us must have the freedom to communicate with anyone, and it must be safe for everyone to offer ideas.
Embracing Growth We embrace perpetual growth and development, continuous learning, and constant improvement, enabling the brand, the organization, and the individual to realize their full potential.
Living Responsibly We are committed to social responsibility and minimizing our impact on the environment over time. To deliver on this mission critical promise we take a balanced approach to people and the planet.

What we believe in
Respect we treat everyone with respect by being polite and kind.
Integrity we act with integrity by being honest and following our moral and ethical convictions.
Ownership we possess an orientation of ownership and a mentality that desires us all to thrive.
Accountability we lead by example, always accountable for doing what we agreed we would do.

Position Profile
Painter I is a highly skilled, non-supervisory position in the Paint Department. In addition to their primary duties as Painter I, individuals in this position will have a demonstrated ability to perform all other functions in the department that are included in the scope of Finish Prep Assistant III. Painter I will be skilled and knowledgeable in all aspects of the application and quality standards of BEGA luminaire finishes. Painter I will regularly engage in formal problem solving as well as develop and maintain standard operating procedures to maintain best practices and train employees. Painter I will have accountability to ensure the on-time delivery of orders that meet BEGAs quality standards. Painter I will be able to establish vendor relationships to ensure an optimal level of technical support for powder coating processes and products used. The duties of Painter I include but are not limited to application of powder coating as well as a strong understanding and ability to control all aspects of the powder coating process. Painter I will work under the direct supervision of the Department Leads and Supervisor and in cooperation with other employees as the leader of a work team as well as individually throughout different production areas of the department.

Knowledge & Experience
All requirements of Finish Prep Assistant III
Communicate at a high level in both in writing and verbally, in English.
Have a well-developed understanding of the entire powder coat process including pretreatment, grounding, plugging, drying, curing, and sources of contamination.
Understand the different types of powder coat finishes; can interpret associated technical data sheets and make the necessary process changes based on the powders requirements.
Familiar with powder coating equipment, setup, operation, and user-driven maintenance.
Perform quality measures, such as coating thickness, adhesion, and cure testing. Plus, the ability to use the information to make beneficial process adjustments.
Able to pass a written and hands-on painters training and show competency with advanced powder coating (NACE).
Capable of working in a team environment where respectful 2-way communication is encouraged to solve problems and improve processes.

What youll do
Powder Coating on raw and previously coated substrates.
Maintaining a proper line speed and oven temperature consistent with requirements of the powder being applied.
Be an active team member by identifying problems impacting powder coat quality or throughput, while working with others to solve associated problems.
Cleaning and maintenance of coating application equipment and work areas.
Ensure powder coatings are handled in a safe and effective manner in accordance with company and outside agency regulations.
Willing to train others on the powder coat application process.
Be an active team member by identifying problems impacting powder coat quality or throughput, while working with others to solve associated problems.
Cleaning and maintenance of coating application equipment and work areas.
Willingness to take direction from area lead and follow that direction; To be a self-starter when not working under direct supervision.
Be capable of reading and understanding technical documents such as TDS, SDS, and equipment instruction manuals.
Demonstrate that you are efficient with painting techniques, meet company productivity rates, maintain mil thickness, and learn all aspects of job as required. Have the ability and desire to continuously improve.
Adhere to powder inventory guidelines including FIFO.
Adhere to performance specifications for powders coatings and actively participate in all quality assurance protocols.
Adhere to all PPE requirements in the department.
Ability to perform any job function of Finish Prep Assistant III.
Other duties as assigned.

Principles
And finally, BEGA has put forth a set of governing principles. If values govern behavior, principles govern consequences, and further describe our organizations desired culture. Principles strengthen BEGAs set of hierarchal direction for decision making and establish guidelines for providing world class service internally and externally the BEGA way.
Brand Any behavior that hurts the BEGA brand is considered off limits. You are the brand, be proud of it and protect it.
People Any decision that does not prioritize our people should be heavily scrutinized. People are BEGAs most valuable asset.
Safety Any action that places a person in danger is forbidden. Safety is not a goal, it is an expectation, and we must get our people home safely every single day.
Excellence Any mindset that is does not strive for excellence should be challenged. We strive for excellence in everything we do.

Position Dimensions
Single shift (up to 12 hours)
Ability to work overtime including weekends as required.
Fast-paced, teamwork environment
Physical work environment requiring intermittent lifting and sustained periods of standing.
7,000 parts produced per week.
90% of daily time spent directly in manufacturing areas.
Use of all applicable PPE as required.

Salary Range:

$17.50 - $19.88 Hourly depending on experience/qualifications reflects the negotiable range for hire. The top of the range $22.26, is reserved for salary advancement and growth for this position