Paint Helper- Automotive

RIDE Coach and Bus; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RIDE Coach and Bus in California is seeking a skilled automotive painter to prepare metal surfaces and apply coatings to transit vehicles. The role requires painting on automotive equipment and related tasks within a demanding shop environment.

Responsibilities include bodywork, disassembly/reassembly, dent repair, finishing, and precision measurements. Candidates should read blueprints and follow engineering instructions, with several years of painting experience in the automotive industry.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; one year of related experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience painting in automotive industry.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow engineering instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prep units for paint: sanding, blocking, applying putty and visual.
• Bodywork: fills, blocking, bodyline creation/movement.
• Disassemble and reassemble body components.
• Dent repair using filler.
• Metal finish and metal manipulation.
• Rub and polish exterior of transit.
• Measure body lines with a metric measuring tool.
• Understand and follow work instructions.
• Read plans and apply putty, paint and materials.
• Troubleshoot defects, materials, and techniques as needed.

Skills

Team environment

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Automotive painting experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

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
• 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.