Painter-Touch

About the Organization At Rosenbauer we pride ourselves on providing top-of-the-line fire apparatus, created with state-of-the-art technology for more than 150 years because when lives are at stake anything less is unacceptable. As the world's largest manufacturer of fire equipment, we make sure our vehicles, production teams, and service personnel are ready to do what is necessary to keep communities safe.

If you have what it takes and want to be part of our always growing Rosenbauer family, we want to hear from you!

• Vacation accrual starts the day you do!
• 10 Paid Holidays!
• Health, dental, vision and $20,000 company paid life insurance!
• Short-term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness and hospital insurance options available!
• 401(k) and profit sharing

Spray surfaces of cylinders, ladders, and manufactured products with protective material.

• Sprays surfaces of machines and manufactured products with protective material such as paint, using spray gun.
• Cleans grease and dirt from products using materials such as lacquer thinner, turpentine, soap and water.
• Applies masking tape over parts and areas that are not to be coated.
• Fills cavities and dents with putty to attain smooth surface.
• Selects and mixes coating liquid to produce desired color according to specifications, using paddle or mechanical mixer.
• Pours coating liquid into spray container and connects gun to air hose, using wrenches.
• Turns sprayer valves and nozzle to regulate width and pressure of spray according to knowledge of painting technique.
• Pulls trigger and directs spray onto work surface to apply prime or finish coat.
• Coats areas inaccessible to hand sprayer, using brush.
• Cleans spraying equipment and brushes with solvent. Replaces screens and filters.
• May use acid, wire brush, or steel wool to remove rust from metal.
• Sets up and operates painting and drying units
• Places or racks work pieces on rack.
• Pushes racks in and out of paint booth.
• Turns valve to regulate water shield spray.
• Starts pumps to mix chemicals to mixture.
• Screws specified nozzles into spray guns and positions nozzles to direct spray onto work piece.
• Determines flow and viscosity of paints and quality of coating visually or by use of viscometer.
• Transfers finished pieces to appropriate departments
• Spot sprays or brushes paint to cover scratches, chips, or repairs in painted finish of items, able to blend paint.
• Cleans and prepares surface for painting, using DX330 Wax and Grease Remover/steel acid/soap.
• Applies thin, even coat of paint to blend in spots and eliminate halo around repair.
• Paint chipped spots with brush.
• Compares color of paint supply with color chart and work piece and remixes it to match standard colors.
• Perform maintenance on machines and paint booth.
• Work in a safe manner and follow all safety rules.
• Must be able to follow proper paint processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 1-2 Years working in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior automobile painting experience helpful.

• High School Graduate or equivalent

• Must be able to stand and walk 90% of the time
• Must be able to lift/move 75 lbs. on an occasional basis
• Must be able to push/move 75 lbs.
• Must be able climb onto trucks and touch-up paint 15% of the time.
• Must be able adorn in protective paint clothing, i.e. paint suit and gloves
• Must be able to pass respirator test and wear respirator

• Knowledge and ability to read and write English
• Knowledge of basic math
• Skill to read blueprints and specifications
• Skill to read a tape measure
• Skill to operate power tools and various equipment
• Ability to communicate with team leaders and co-workers
• Ability to pay attention to details
• Ability to adhere to all rules and policies
• Ability to be reliable, responsible, and dependable
• Adhere to all company policies

• Fleet Certification - PPG
• Respiratory Fit Test
• Forklift Certified
• Overhead Crane Certified

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