Painter 1

The Shyft Group USA, Inc; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in specialty vehicles is seeking a dedicated vehicle painter. The role involves painting full-sized vehicles, performing maintenance on paint equipment, and ensuring quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail and a minimum of 1-2 years of automotive paint experience. Join a supportive team that values personal and professional growth, offering comprehensive benefits and a positive work environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, wellness plans

401(k) retirement savings

Disability and life insurance

Educational reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years automotive paint experience.
• Understanding of paint materials and cleaning chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for painting full-sized vehicles with minimal defects.
• Perform preventive maintenance on paint equipment.
• Mix tints following formulas to match paint codes.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Self-Motivated

Team-Oriented

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Automotive Paint Certification

Job description

Regular Employee | Hourly Non-Exempt

Who we are:

At The Shyft Group, we are driven to deliver. Proudly the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis brings people, goods, and services where they need to be.

We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands -- Utilimaster, Blue Arc, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond, and Builtmore. Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, every ride.

Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road — for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.

With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward — leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

What you’ll do:

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for painting full-sized vehicles with minimal defects
• Perform preventive maintenance on paint equipment
• Identify and repair paint defects according to appearance specifications
• Verify cleaning chemical concentrations
• Pre-treat and prepare cabs and parts for paint
• Spray base coat and clear coat
• Mix tints following formulas to match paint codes
• Maintain accurate documentation of paint codes
• Coordinate material movement within the paint area
• Load and unload parts on racking or carts as per process documentation
• Learn and retain skills and practices needed to complete duties in the assigned area
• Read and follow detailed operator instructions, installation drawings, blueprints, etc.
• Self-check work and inspect prior processes
• Use basic hand, electric, cordless, and pneumatic tools as required
• Meet production goals
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Initiate process improvements
• Support 5S in the work area
• Communicate with manufacturing and cross-functional teams to resolve issues
• Solve complex problems with minimal assistance
• Know various customer vehicles and trucks
• Ability to mask multiple color units & train FAP Paint
• Perform undercoating, paint touch-up, wheel alignment

What you need to be successful:

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED required; automotive paint certification or vocational school certificate preferred
• Minimum 1-2 years automotive paint experience
• Excellent attendance and positive attitude
• Strong attention to detail and self-motivated
• Team-oriented with basic computer skills
• No critical shortcomings on last performance review
• Understanding of paint materials and cleaning chemicals; vocational training preferred

Abilities:

• Tolerate high heat, dust, and chemicals
• Work overtime on short notice
• Wear PPE respirators for extended periods
• Improve self/area/company, pursue additional training if needed
• Develop knowledge of company systems (e.g., AS/400)

Why The Shyft Group?

We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We offer comprehensive benefits to promote health, security, and work/life balance, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, wellness plans
• 401(k) retirement savings
• Disability and life insurance
• Educational reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Dependent Care FSA

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics. For accommodations, contact us at [e-mail].

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