Paint Prep/Assembly (Pre-Finish Tech)

Description

The pre-finish technician will prepare Pella Window and Door products for finishing with either a stain or paint. This includes the disassembly of products, preparation of surfaces, masking, staining or painting, proper reassembly and repackaging. A keen awareness of the details and pace of work to maintain quality and production rates is required.

Responsibilities

• Unpack the product using a process that allows you to reuse the original packaging material.
• Disassemble, reassemble and re-package window and door products without damage.
• Stain windows/doors to match the expected color the customer has approved.
• Move product from station to station throughout the production process facilitating the daily production goals.
• The position also requires sanding, cleaning, and masking products with a high level of detail.
• Stage completed material on carts for return to the Warehouse.
• Comply with the established Safety Policies and guidelines.
• Complete any other departmental responsibilities assigned by your supervisor and team lead including cleaning and stocking materials.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED 
• Adaptable to changing processes and priorities.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written English language skills.
• Routine heavy lifting up to 50 pounds using safe lifting techniques.
• Ability to stand for majority of shift.
• Ability to use power and hand tools, masking tape tool and hand sanding pads required.
• Knowledge of general construction applications (window and door applications preferred)
• Drives safety in the environment, through the implementation of safe processes and develops a safety conscious work team.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather related conditions 
• Extreme heat 95 degrees
• Extreme cold

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• The employee must frequently push, pull and maneuver  
• 8’ door panels without assistance
• 36” wide sashes without assistance
• 25 pounds from floor level several times a day without assistance 
• 150 pounds with assistance
• Heavy oversized glass 
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and lift.