Paint Helper- Automotive

RIDE Mobility; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RIDE Coach and Bus in California seeks an experienced automotive painter to prepare surfaces and apply lacquers, primers, enamels, polyurethane, and epoxy using spray guns on transit and construction equipment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and about one year of related painting experience; the job demands teamwork, safety around chemicals, and the ability to work in outdoor, loud environments.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 1 year related painting experience preferred.
• Ability to read plans or drawings and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prep units for paint: sanding, blocking, applying putty and visual inspection.
• Bodywork: fills, blocking, bodyline creation/movement.
• Disassemble and reassemble body components.
• Dent repair, including filler use.
• Metal finish and manipulation.
• Rub and polish exterior of transit.
• Mix body filler (Fiberglass, Bondo).
• Read plans/drawings; apply putty and paint as directed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with materials or techniques.

Skills

Automotive painting

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Spray guns

Body filler

Job description

The following description is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the discretion of adding or changing the duties of the position at any time.

The following description is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the discretion of adding or changing the duties of the position at any time.

SUMMARY

Performs skilled work in preparing metal and other surfaces on automotive equipment for painting and in applying lacquers, primers, synthetic enamels, polyurethane, and epoxy with spray guns and other auto painting equipment to automotive and construction equipment;

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prep units for paint: sanding, blocking, applying putty and visual
• Bodywork (fills, blocking, bodyline creating/ moving)
• Disassemble and reassemble body components
• Dent repair, also using filler
• Metal finish and metal manipulation
• Rub and polish exterior of transit
• Mix body filler (Fiberglass, Bondo )
• Measure body lines utilizing a metric measuring
• Understand and follow work
• Read plans, drawings, apply putty, paint and other materials to the
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues such as defects, materials, techniques, and other issues As needed.

COMPETENCIES

Ability to work in team environment. Desire to contribute to success of company with hard work and dedication. Ability to read, interpret and apply instructions from blueprints and/or engineering work instructions. 5 years’ experience painting in automotive industry.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works around hazardous machinery; in exterior weather and may work under inclement conditions; loud noise environment and a confined workspace. The employee is occasionally required to work nights; exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high temperatures; fumes, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; significant climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 15% sitting, 40% walking, and 45% standing, push; pull; bend; climb stairs; use hands to finger; kneel; file; reach below shoulders; and drive a motor vehicle. The employee is occasionally required to recline; reach above shoulders; lift 50 pounds; lift from the floor or at arm level; and lift bulky items. The job is performed under some temperature extremes. Specific vision abilities required of this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED. One year of related experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

ADDITIONAL ELEGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

None required for this position.

RIDE Coach and Bus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.