Automotive Paint Technician - 2nd/3rd Shift, Benefits

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC (Charleston, SC); Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mitarbeiterhandy möglich

Gesundheitsmaßnahmen

Mitarbeiterrabatte möglich

Mitarbeiter Events

Parkplatz

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC in Charleston, SC seeks a manufacturing technician to support painting and assembly operations on the line. You will prepare work areas, handle materials, seal seams, lay PVC protection, and polish parts to standard quality.

The role includes training others and ensuring 100% part and body inspection with proper documentation. Expect 2nd and 3rd shift availability, overtime and weekend work as required, with opportunities for training and career growth in a supportive

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of relevant manufacturing experience; OR relevant certificate and 1+ years of experience.
• Preferred: 3+ years; or certificate with 2+ years experience; ability to perform essential functions.
• Basic craftsmanship and technical understanding.
• Basic hand/power tool familiarity.
• Experience using buffers/sanders on automotive paint preferred.
• Experience in automotive paint environment preferred.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions.
• Willing to work overtime and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare workplace for manual activities.
• Retrieve materials and keep stock levels within min-max; maintain 5S.
• Seal interior and exterior seams.
• Lay out PVC protection and sealants for shell surfaces.
• Polish and buff parts; inspect and repair as needed before release.
• Perform visual inspection for completeness.
• Perform sanding operations.
• Fix minor issues with paint tools and equipment.
• Disassemble, clean, reassemble and check tool functionality.
• Assist less experienced coworkers in training.
• Record defects in quality reporting system and ensure 100% inspection.
• Follow instructions and safety procedures; participate in CI.
• Receive guidance from team leader; attend team meetings.

Skills

Basic craftsmanship

Technical understanding

Overtime willingness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Relevant certificate (manufacturing)

Tools

Buffers/Sanders

Paint tools/equipment

Job description

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC in Charleston, SC seeks a manufacturing technician to support painting and assembly operations on the line. You will prepare work areas, handle materials, seal seams, lay PVC protection, and polish parts to standard quality.

The role includes training others and ensuring 100% part and body inspection with proper documentation. Expect 2nd and 3rd shift availability, overtime and weekend work as required, with opportunities for training and career growth in a supportive