Lead Vehicle Painter & Paint Shop Leader

Rush Enterprises, Inc; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Stock purchase plan

Performance incentives

Training and advancement

Job summary

Rush Truck Centers in Tolleson, AZ seeks a Painter to refinish vehicles to pre-accident condition and industry standards. You will oversee the paint department and assistants, report to the production manager, and ensure high quality and safety in all painting tasks.

Responsibilities include preparing surfaces, applying primers and sealers, masking, and maintaining spray booth equipment. Requires 4 years of painting experience on commercial vehicles, a valid driver’s license, and proficiency

Qualifications

• 4 years experience in commercial vehicle painting and refinishing or similar position.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability.
• Proficiency with related hardware/software systems as needed to fully execute the duties required.
• General office skills and knowledge of equipment and systems including but not limited to filing systems, use of copiers, facsimile machines, and other communication or electronic equipment as may be applicable.

Responsibilities

• Report to Body Shop Foreman or Body Shop Manager, and will be assigned duties on a daily basis.
• Maintain Proficiency of 80% or better, billing a minimum of 6.4 hours per day.
• Keep area safe and clean.
• Follow all safety measures for personal and environment safety.
• Wear all appropriate safety equipment (PPE) for each specific task; for eyes (goggles, face shields), hands (gloves), lungs (respiratory systems, dust masks), skin (protective suit).
• Examine damaged vehicles and estimates of repair cost. Immediately report any hidden damage to supervisor.
• Report any lost or broken parts to the supervisor.
• Maintain all body shop equipment in good safe working condition.
• Maintain spray booth and mixing equipment. Keep mixing room in good working condition.
• Check body repairs before primer is applied.
• Maintain a level of quality to industry standards.
• Keep repaints to a minimum.
• Must remove all dirt and runs from painted areas.
• Clean paint areas, tools and equipment.
• Mix and apply primers and sealers, sand and prep prime surfaces for finish paint applications
• Keep production manager aware of status.
• Clean grease and dirt from product.
• Apply masking tape over parts and areas that are not to be coated.
• Fill cavities and dents with putty to attain smooth surface.
• Ability to multi-task under pressure.
• Alert the production manager to any unusual problems and delays.
• Must demonstrate positive corporate citizenship and the Rush Driving Principles.
• Maintain safe work environment.
• Maintain professional appearance.
• As a condition of continued employment, the employee is required to exhibit positive corporate citizenship, with demonstrated ability to positively interact with others, follow required Company policies and procedures which include but are not limited to policies regarding conduct, record keeping, and safety. As a condition of continued employment the employee is required to refrain from any behavior that is construed as sexual harassment, harassment and/or creating or participating in a hostile work environment, and/or violence in the workplace.

Skills

Proficiency with related hardware /软件?

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Rush Truck Centers in Tolleson, AZ seeks a Painter to refinish vehicles to pre-accident condition and industry standards. You will oversee the paint department and assistants, report to the production manager, and ensure high quality and safety in all painting tasks.

Responsibilities include preparing surfaces, applying primers and sealers, masking, and maintaining spray booth equipment. Requires 4 years of painting experience on commercial vehicles, a valid driver’s license, and proficiency