For more than 100 years, Modine has solved the toughest thermal management challenges for mission-critical applications. Our purpose of Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World™ means we are always evolving our portfolio of technologies to provide the latest heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions. Through the hard work of more than 11,000 employees worldwide, our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments advance our purpose with systems that improve air quality, reduce energy and water consumption, lower harmful emissions, enable cleaner running vehicles, and use environmentally friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (U.S.), with operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit modine.com.
Position Description
Responsible for coil oven prep, bake oven operations, and topcoat operations for the crane line electrocoat process.
Key Responsibilities
Perform daily safety and operational checks of bake oven and paint spray booth and related spray painting equipment (plural component system and pressure pots).
Operate forklift and crane for oven/paint cart and load bar handling requirements.
Inspect e-coat on coils for signs of incomplete paint coverage prior to oven baking. Notify supervision or quality control if questionable areas are observed.
Remove ground cables, caps, and plugs from coils/load bars in preparation for oven bake. Inspect coils for damage to hairpins/u-bends, headers, and fins. Inspect coil openings for signs of paint in coils and blow plant compressed air through coils to check for presence of paint in coil. Inspect ground cables and clamps for signs of damage or wear. Bring ground cables to cable cleaning bath. Bring damaged cables to the maintenance department for repair.
Responsible for bake oven operations including proper fan/blower operation, proper temperature and time setting for the bake oven, and proper operation of the oven exhaust/scrubber system.
Responsible for proper spray booth operation including fan/blower operation, manometer checks for proper spray booth air flow, daily dew point temperature checks, replacement of the spray booth filters as needed, proper application of topcoat paint, and proper operation and basic maintenance of the plural component spray system and pressure pots.
Check production paperwork and complete bake oven paperwork for proper cure times and temperatures of e-coated coils.
Check and complete paperwork to insure proper application of required topcoat. Maintain topcoat paint inventory and supplies in neat, orderly manner. Advise supervision of problems, low inventory levels, etc.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Education & Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Prompt work ethic and very good attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to work any shift, overtime, and/or weekends as required.
Education and/or Experience – Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Minimum of twelve months experience as a Spray Paint/Oven Operator I and/or equivalent related experience.
Language Skills - Ability to speak, read and write English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as work and safety instructions, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to fill out production paperwork accurately and completely.
Mathematical Skills - Ability to understand percentages, ratios, and operating statistics.
Reasoning Ability - Ability to look at practical situations for signs of danger, improper procedures, hazards, etc. Understanding of proper coating, oven bake, and spray paint application to insure quality standards are met.
Why Choose Modine?
Health & Well-being:
- Day One
- Competitive health, dental & vision insurance coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- After 90 days of continuous employment
- Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)
- 8 weeks of short term disability leave paid at 100%
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave paid at 100%
- Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay)
Financial Benefits:
- 401k Retirement plan and company paid match
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Short Term Disability (company paid)
- Long Term Disability
Work-Life Balance:
- Competitive time-off policies
- Tuition Reimbursement
To view full benefits information: MyModine Benefits
Modine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.
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This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) now or in the future. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.
