Ambulance Paint & Body Technician II

HEV; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Horton Emergency Vehicles seeks a Paint/Body Worker II to apply primer and finish coatings to metal components and complete vehicle painting in solid and metallic colors. You will mix coatings per specifications, inspect surface conditions, and repair as needed.

You will follow safety protocols, operate spray equipment, and maintain a clean, compliant work area. Prior experience with hazardous materials handling is preferred, and strong attention to quality is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate simple instructions.
• Ability to read and use measuring devices.
• Ability to run dual action sanders, grinders and miscellaneous hand tools.
• Able to read and interpret shop orders to determine the color required.
• Able to determine the proper surface condition for acceptance of paint.
• Must have full knowledge of quality requirements to produce acceptable finish paint.
• Must have general knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards.
• Be trained in Hazardous Materials Handling Operations with an annual refresher course.
• Function with a minimal amount of supervision or no supervision.
• Set work priorities to meet production goals as scheduled per assigned department.
• Able to learn how to mix primers and other paint products.

Responsibilities

• Apply sub-coatings and finish coatings to metal components and finished product.
• Mix products according to specifications and check surface condition of painted parts.
• Meet safety standards and maintain clean work area.
• Prepare surfaces, mix coatings with thinner and catalyst as needed.
• Apply coatings with spray equipment to meet coverage and gloss standards.
• Care for tools and follow hazardous waste disposal procedures.
• Maintain quality paint finish and correct application errors.

Skills

Reading comprehension and writing

Measuring devices

Hand tools operation

Color interpretation and shop orders

Quality awareness

Basic safety awareness

Tools

Dual action sander

Grinder

Paint spray equipment

Job description

Horton Emergency Vehicles seeks a Paint/Body Worker II to apply primer and finish coatings to metal components and complete vehicle painting in solid and metallic colors. You will mix coatings per specifications, inspect surface conditions, and repair as needed.

You will follow safety protocols, operate spray equipment, and maintain a clean, compliant work area. Prior experience with hazardous materials handling is preferred, and strong attention to quality is required.