Paint Technician

Daimler AG; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC in Charleston, SC is seeking a manufacturing associate to join our 2nd and 3rd shift teams. You will prepare workspaces, handle materials, seal seams, and apply PVC protection and sealants to shells.

The role includes polishing, visual inspections, and maintaining stock with 5S practices to ensure high quality. As part of the team, you will use buffers and sanders for automotive paint finishes, assist less-experienced colleagues, and participate in continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Basic craftsmanship and technical understanding required.
• Basic hand/power tool familiarity.
• Experience using buffers/sanders on automotive paint preferred.
• Experience in automotive paint environment preferred.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Willing to work overtime and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare workplace for manual activities.
• Retrieve materials and keep stock within min-max; maintain 5S.
• Seal interior and exterior seams.
• Spray or lay out PVC protection and sealant with attention to surface quality.
• Polish and buff parts and bodies; inspect finished job and perform repairs as needed.
• Perform visual inspections for completeness and proper execution.
• Perform sanding operations.
• Fix minor issues with paint tools/equipment.
• Disassemble, clean, reassemble and check tools and equipment.
• Assist experienced staff in training.
• Ensure 100% inspection and record defects in the quality system.
• Follow safety instructions and company schemes.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Program.
• Receive guidance from team leader or senior member.
• Attend regular team meetings.

Skills

Craftsmanship

Technical understanding

Hand tools

Power tools

Paint experience

Overtime availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Relevant certificate (manufacturing)

Tools

Buffers

Sanders

Job description

Aufgaben

Shape the future today.

The world is changing. The question is, what will be our contribution to the outcome? We have set the pace in the field of mobility from the very beginning, and we will continue to do so. At Mercedes Benz Vans, interdisciplinary teams are developing the mobility of tomorrow. Our goal is to make mobility safer, simpler, and more sustainable for people across the globe. Put your pioneering spirit to good use: This is your opportunity to make a contribution that extends far beyond your job title.

At Mercedes Benz Vans, we offer you the perfect environment for your professional and personal growth. Cutting-edge training and promising career opportunities will help you to foster and expand your professional skill set as well as your individual strengths. Think, try, and thrive with us in collaborative work environments that spark game-changing concepts.

2nd and 3rd shift positions available

Responsibilities:

• Prepare workplace for manual activities
• Retrieve any materials, documents, tools, or supplies necessary to perform the job function and keep stock levels within the min-max range. Keep area organized and proper 5S in place
• Seal interior and exterior seams
• Spray or lay out PVC protection and sika, taking into account the required surface quality on the visible parts of the shell
• Polish and buff parts and bodies according to correct methods and materials, and clean polishing residue. Thoroughly inspect finished job and make any additional repairs before releasing
• Perform visual inspection for completeness and proper execution of standard, document if necessary
• Perform sanding operations
• Fix minor issues with paint tools/equipment (such as through filter cleaning, changing of nozzles)
• Disassemble, clean, reassemble and check functionality of tools and equipment e.g. nozzles, lances, pistols, bells/injectors
• Assist employees with less experience or qualifications in training
• 100% inspection of all parts, and van bodies. Record defects into the quality reporting system
• Follow instructions and given scheme
• Follow all safety instructions
• Participate in the Continuous Improvement Program
• Receives Guidance by team leader or more Senior Team Member
• Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings
• Will perform other duties as assigned

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Required: 2+ years of relevant manufacturing experience; OR Relevant certificate and 1+ years of relevant experience.
• Preferred: 3+ years of relevant experience; OR Relevant certificate and 2+ years of relevant experience. Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Candidates should possess 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

• EXCELLENT COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PLAN WITH 401k MATCHING

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that appreciates and leverages the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation),age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, physical or other disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.