3rd Shift Automotive Painter – Paint & Finish Specialist

Summit Truck Bodies LLC.; Wathena (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance (Voluntary and Employer

Disability Insurance

401(K) with company match

HSA and/or FSA

Paid Time Off and Company Paid Vacays

Job summary

Summit Truck Bodies, LLC, a quality manufacturer of custom designed service and lube truck bodies, is expanding its workforce and adding a 3rd shift. We are seeking an Automotive Painter responsible for the proper application of paint to the body and parts by operating paint spray equipment.

Essential duties include preparing work, applying coats per specs, inspecting finished surfaces, and maintaining a clean, safe work area.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Some technical training is helpful.
• Must have automotive paint and prep work experience.
• Must have experience using pressure feed spray equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work to be accomplished by studying work order, bill of materials and blueprints.
• Operate paint spray equipment to paint surfaces of bodies and parts.
• Dispose of hazardous waste from the painting process in accordance with federal and state laws.
• Apply paint coats in accordance with company specifications.
• Adjust paint spraying equipment to get proper flow and coating thickness.
• Match or detect differences between colors, including shade of color and brightness.
• Responsible for inspecting work on an assortment of parts and bodies after paint is applied.
• Observe health and safety by wearing respirator, paint suits and all other PPE.
• Document actions by completing production and quality forms.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Participate in all continuous improvement programs by offering suggestions and exhibiting initiative in areas within direct control.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Automotive paint & prep

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Some technical training

Tools

Pressure feed spray equipment

Forklift operation

Hand and power tools

Job description

Summit Truck Bodies, LLC, a quality manufacturer of custom designed service and lube truck bodies, is expanding its workforce and adding a 3rd shift. We are seeking an Automotive Painter responsible for the proper application of paint to the body and parts by operating paint spray equipment.

Essential duties include preparing work, applying coats per specs, inspecting finished surfaces, and maintaining a clean, safe work area.