Industrial Painter - 2nd Shift

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc.

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc. is committed to serving everyday heroes and is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of refuse truck bodies. McNeilus produces a complete line of high-performance rear load, front load, and automated side load refuse bodies to augment any refuse collection fleet. Our team members are critical in our mission of supporting waste warriors and keeping communities safe and clean.

WE DON'T JUST BUILD TRUCKS. WE HELP BUILD COMMUNITIES.

Starting Pay: $20.00 - $28.34/hour based on experience

High school diploma/GED Not required

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Paid Time Off

• Pay Increases every 6 months, based on performance

Company Bonus Plan

$2/Hour Shift Differential (2nd Shift Only)

Job Summary:

Responsible for the application of paint and other coatings using electrostatic / air assist paint guns and other automotive type paint application devices on Company products including military spec paint. This position has the knowledge and skills to perform in any and each area of the paint process.

Your Impact:

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Prime, paint, and touchup vehicles with power spray equipment and brushes. Flush tanks, hoses, and guns prior to color changeovers. Mix all types of paints for proper color, formula, conditions, viscosity, and consistency. Perform titrations and mix or adjust chemicals as needed
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures, rules, and proper 6S standards. Demonstrate best practices to follow all safe procedures in assembling and testing of all models/products in assigned job function
• Upkeep of work area and equipment which may include preventative maintenance tasks. Inspect product before, during, after paint process to ensure specifications are being met.
• Sand, wash, and condition parts as necessary. Light bodywork may be required.
• Inspection of completed parts for quality, validate components meet
• Team member has the knowledge and skills to perform in every area of the paint process. Assist training new team members on processes and equipment functions
• Any other tasks assigned by Supervisor to meet company needs
• Participate in onboarding training and annual training related to being a hazardous waste handler as required by the EPA RCRA hazardous waste rules. This will include ability to understand what waste hazards are, storage time limits, satellite accumulation, marking, labeling, weekly inspections, aisle space, storage, manifest shipping, use and location of emergency equipment, response to spills and fires, evacuation routes, etc.
• Disassemble, clean, repair, adjust and reassemble painting equipment, such as pumps, paint heaters, tanks, spray guns, etc. for proper operation (Repairs are only required in Dodge Center)
• Apply decals, stencils, and rust-proofing as required (Dodge Center only)
• Ability to run the Robotic Painter (Riceville only)

Minimum Qualifications:

• One (1) year of applicable position experience
• Must be able to read checklists, paint codes, Safety logs, JSA's, etc.
• Able to paint an entire body or parts kits meeting the areas DPU target
• Effectively train new team members and cross-train existing team members on painting
• Ability to start training with Touch Up
• Ability to paint in 50% of the paint process
• Must be able to perform mill checks and readings and help with paint prep (Riceville only)

Standout Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED
• Automotive paint experience
• Willingness to train in multiple areas to obtain a Painter ll level

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Eligibility for medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance beginning Day 1 of employment
• Up to $10,000 each year for tuition reimbursement so you can continue or pursue your education
• 401k plan with company match, $.50 for every dollar up to 6%
• Company bonus plan
• Many, many more!

High school diploma/GED not required for this job. If you choose, we will provide financial assistance to get your education, from GED up to a Masters' degree—up to ten thousand dollars per year!