Automotive Finish Painter - 1st shift

Job Summary

The positions within Painter III apply primer to truck parts. Workers paint and spray truck parts/equipment. They may inspect the work of others along with fixing equipment and tools. They must communicate with co‑workers to keep and maintain a clean and safe environment.

Competitive Pay – pay based on experience and education,
minimum starting rate $26.33 per hour

• 2nd & 3rd Shift premium of $2.00 per hour
• Early Weekend Shift $5.00 per hour
• Weekend Shift $6.50 per hour
• Merit increases at 6 months, 12 months, and then annually

Comprehensive Benefit Package – Effective Day 1

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability benefits, 401k plan & company match, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, paid vacation, paid holidays

Relocation bonus of $2,500 when relocating from outside a 50 mile radius

• Job Stability
• Opportunities for Career Growth
• Hands‑On Approach
• Customer Focus
• Culture for Fostering Teamwork
• Respected Leaders
• People First Culture
• Hiring Immediately

• Openings on all shifts with a majority of positions on 2nd shift and Early Weekend Shift
• Shift times and overtime hours vary dependent on position, department, and location
• 1st shift:
  Monday – Thursday, four 10 hour days, overtime worked at the beginning of shift and on Friday’s with occasional Saturdays
• 2nd shift:
  Monday – Thursday, four 10 hour days, overtime worked at the end of shift and on Friday’s with occasional Saturdays
• 3rd shift:
  Sunday – Thursday, five 8 hour days. Overtime worked before the start of the shift and on Fridays with occasional Saturdays
• Early Weekend shift:
  Thursday
  - Saturday, 12-hour days, work 36 hours, on average work 130 days per year, potential overtime during the week
• Weekend shift:
  Friday
  - Sunday, 12-hour days, work 36 hours, on average work 130 days per year

• Communicate verbally with co‑workers to keep a safe working environment
• Transport truck parts to and from designated areas
• Spray paint and primer onto parts
• Use hand and power tools to prep truck parts for the painting process
• Push/pull carts filled with parts and equipment with the help of other co‑workers to designated area
• Bleed lines, apply sealer, and apply paint to parts
• Detect unpainted areas on a part and paint over it
• Repair defects in the painted parts
• Caulking, taping, and hanging of parts
• Hand sand, file, grind, and repaint parts and equipment when necessary
• Complete paint finishing tasks
• Apply primer to truck parts (e.g. truck frames, doors, and subassembly parts)
• Wipe down the body parts of a truck and apply multiple coats of paint to the part
• Rotate between painting, sanding, and taping parts and equipment
• Clean work area and work tools
• Review of check sheets and notes
• Must maintain a safe and clean work environment

• Use of a computer to read blue prints on parts
• Work overtime if needed
• Use of 7-9 step ladders to spray primer and paint on top of truck parts
• Assist other co‑workers with lifting parts and equipment with other co‑workers
• Mixing paint and emptying waste paint
• Operating a forklift
• Regulate paint kitchen and dumping of waste paint

• Proficient at reading checklists, paint codes, safety logs and JSA’s
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge in every step of the paint process
• Knowledge in fine line painting
• Ability to cross‑train

• High School Diploma or it’s equivalence
• Five (5) or more years of experience in industrial painting or an evaluated equivalent
• Painting Certifications

• Perform assigned tasks
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills
• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions
• Use and wear personal protective equipment as indicated by the task or environment
• Use and control work tools for painting and spraying
• See variety of paint colors for painting truck parts
• Differentiate shades of paint colors
• Evenly apply primer and paint to parts
• Assist co‑workers on lifting parts and tools
• Hear safety alarms and other co‑workers
• Inspect and fix defects on parts and equipment
• Push/pull a cart or dolly with parts
• Maintain balance on stairs, stools, and on wet slippery surfaces
• Paint certain areas on a…