Bodywork Operator

Braun Industries; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A vehicle manufacturing company in Van Wert, Ohio, is seeking a Bodywork Operator to perform high quality metal finishing and support paint operations. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, two years of automotive bodywork experience, and must demonstrate cooperation with other departments. The role requires physical ability to lift up to 100 pounds and operate job-related equipment. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Two years prior working experience in automotive bodywork.
• Experience with sanding, priming, foaming operation of the module and/or compartment liners.

Responsibilities

• Perform high quality metal finishing and sub-straight operations.
• Prepare vehicles for painting.
• Comprehend work orders and plan details of working procedure.

Skills

Knowledge of body working techniques

High cooperation with weld and paint departments

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Role Profile & Pay Grade:
Non-Exempt, VII

Location:
Van Wert, Ohio

Mission

We make life better, one relationship
and one vehicle at a time.

Vision

To be the partner of choice, dedicated to
safety and innovation, delivering an exceptional
customerexperience through empowered employees.

Summary of Responsibilities

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.

Summary of Activities

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 sufrace 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 Reveive, review, and interpret instructions and prints. Plan details of working procedure, tooling, and material requirements

Technical Skills/Competencies (Technical Knowledge, Education and Experience)

• 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

Personality Traits / Core Skills

• High cooperation with weld and paint deparments

Essential Functions/Physical Requirements

• 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