Bodywork Operator

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Location: Van Wert, Ohio

Department: Coatings (Bodywork)

Role Profile & Pay Grade: Non-Exempt, VII

The bodywork operator performs high quality metal finishing and sub-straight operations including sandblasting, fill work, priming, foaming and compartment lining for final preparation of the module and other assemblies for paint operations.

• Responsibilities Activities Use of knowledge of metal finishing techniques
• Detect defects, such as dents, scratches, or breaks in metal
• Prepare vehicles for painting
• Knowledge of filling a variety of sizes of small dents, gaps and scratches with body filler and smooth surfaces
• Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in coating
• Apply caulk and seal seams as needed
• Spray prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers
• Touch up and surface as needed
• Verification and inspection of final finish bodywork
• Sand vehicle surfaces
• Between coats of primer in order to remove flaws and enhance adhesion for subsequent coats
• Spray prepared surfaces with foam insulation
• Spray prepared compartment surfaces with lining
• Comprehend work orders
• Receive, review, and interpret instructions and prints
• Plan details of working procedure, tooling, and material requirements

• Disassembly and assembly of service vehicles
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of body working techniques and two years prior working experience in automotive bodywork
• Experience with sanding, priming, foaming operation of the module and/or compartment liners

• High cooperation with weld and paint deparments

• Cleanliness and operation of equipment including earplugs, respirators, spray gun and hoses
• Ability to pass spirometric testing and physical examinations without restrictions
• Complete all work as detailed in the summary of responsibilities of this position profile at acceptable productivity and quality levels
• Demonstrate all technical skills/competencies and core skills as referenced in this job specification at acceptable productivity and quality levels
• Demonstrate reasonable and reliable attendance
• Maintain any required licensures and/or certifications
• Operate all job-related equipment or machines at acceptable productivity and quality levels
• Successfully pass a post offer drug test, as well as random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug and alcohol test thereafter
• Ability to lift and move up to 100 pounds with assistance, regularly require to walk, talk and hear, reach with hands and arms, stand, crouch and kneel; frequently required to use hand to finger dexterity in order to handle objects, tools, and/or controls; occasionally required to stoop or crawl

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