2nd Shift Painter-Truck

Aebi Schmidt USA; Litchfield (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Company Match

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) Program

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Aebi Schmidt USA in Litchfield, Minnesota is seeking a skilled Paint Applicator responsible for applying wet paint and coatings in the trailer manufacturing process. This role involves operating forklifts and ensuring all equipment is used safely and effectively.

Ideal candidates will possess prior paint experience and the ability to lift heavy materials. The position offers benefits including health insurance, a 401K with company match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Prior paint experience is a plus.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs without assistance.
• Ability to understand and operate all safety equipment in the area.

Responsibilities

• Apply wet paint and similar coatings to materials.
• Identify and move finished products using a forklift.
• Ensure equipment is in good repair and used safely.
• Clean paint gun using a gun cleaning kit.

Skills

Prior paint experience

Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Knowledge of basic mathematics

Tools

Forklift

Paint mixing machine

Job description

SCOPE OF POSITION

As a Paint Applicator, you are responsible for applying wet paint and similar coatings to materials related to the trailer manufacturing and truck upfit process. A Paint Applicator uses a 2k paint mixing machine and gun flush boxes to complete their projects. Cranes are used to lift products for underside painting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Responsible for identifying and moving of all finished products to the proper location within the shop operating a forklift, overhead hoists/cranes, or power lift trucks if trained.
• Ensures all equipment is in good repair, properly set up, and used in a safe manner and that all safety devices are in use, including mandatory PPE.
• Ability to immediately recognize and report quality issues to your supervisor.
• Able to learn how to read and understand simple blueprints.
• Tag and identify all finished products.
• Perform simple booth maintenance and equipment repair as required.
• Has mastered all required skills from prior level to advance.
• Maintain standard level of coating finish to comply with PPG warranty program.
• Clean paint gun using a gun cleaning kit.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Prior paint experience a plus
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs without assistance in a variety of motions.
• Able to use a variety of tools and equipment.
• Ability to understand and operate all safety equipment in the area.
• Ability to work effectively with a partner or in a small group.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.

BENEFITS

• 401K with Company Match
• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Program
• Paid Holidays
• Reimbursement for Select Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Aebi Schmidt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled