Painter Prep Technician

Job Type


Full-time

Description

BENEFITS

• Company-Paid Health Insurance
• Employer-Funded HRA Balance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Additional Voluntary Insurance Options
• Eligible For Annual Pay Increases
• Eligible For Bi-Annual Bonuses
• 3% Annual 401(k) Match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Company-Paid Uniforms
• Up to $500 Annual Tool Allowance
• $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus

Job Title: Painter Prep Technician

Reports to: Body Shop Manager

Department: Body Shop

Job Summary:


Responsible for supporting daily operations in the body shop by performing taping, sanding, grinding, and touch-up work on new and repaired trucks, work trailers, and vans.


Supervisory Responsibilities:


None


Duties/Responsibilities:


Support daily functions including, but not limited to:

• Thoroughly disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles as needed
• Prepare and sand body areas to be painted; cover bumpers, windows, and trim
• Use power sanders and grinders
• Janitorial work beyond keeping work area uncluttered and swept
• Work a 10-hour shift Monday through Friday, and a 4 hour shift two Saturdays a month
• Other duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

Required Skills/Abilities:

• General comprehension of, and experience in, the truck build up process
• General understanding of truck components
• General mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work alone with minimal or no supervision
• Ability to use hand tools
• Follow all company safety rules and policies and operate equipment in a safe manner
• Ability to effectively perform job functions with input from manager and customers
• Great attitude and ability to work with others
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Knowledge of computers and various software programs is desirable

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current regular driver's license to move our vehicles
• Auto body / collision repair experience
• Forklift operator certification
• Overhead crane operator certification

Physical Requirements (representative but not exhaustive):

• Sitting, crouching, kneeling
• Fit in tight spaces
• Manual finger dexterity
• Heavy lifting; 50 pounds or more
• Twisting, bending, reaching, and stretching
• Long periods of standing
• Exposure to shop noise and dust
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts and vehicles
• Exposure to hot and cold temperatures

Core Values:

• Integrity with a strong moral compass
• Exceptional work ethic with grit
• Team player attitude
• Innovation

Requirements

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen (including THC/marijuana), physical, and background check.
• Must have a current drivers license to move our vehicles.
• Must be able to work 7am-5pm shifts Monday through Friday and 7am-11am shifts two Saturdays a month.

Salary Description


$18 - $20 / hour