Painter - 2nd Shift

Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 3,616,000 - 5,476,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Full coverage benefits

Paid vacation (up to 5 weeks)

Paid sick/PTO

16 holidays

Wellness center

Employee assistance program

Health and wellness programs

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation in Gaffney, SC is seeking an assembler to apply finish coatings to chassis and components, meeting FCCC paint specs. You will prepare and sand surfaces, masking, and ensure finishes meet quality standards and safety requirements.

You will mix and apply enamels, lacquers, and urethanes, operate body refinishing equipment, and assist in offline testing and roll tests. The role requires a high school diploma and 3–5 years of refinishing experience, plus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 3–5 years of experience in paint and body refinishing.
• Must pass painter physical and have forklift certification.
• Associate’s degree in Auto Body Tech is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and apply finish coatings to chassis and components.
• Repair vehicles in offline and roll tests.
• Follow FCCC paint specs and use body refinishing equipment.
• Mix, blend, and apply enamels, lacquers, and urethane finishes.

Skills

Paint & body refinishing

Forklift certification

Painter physical

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in Auto Body Tech

Tools

Body refinishing equipment

Panel repair tools

Sanding tools

Finishing tools

Job description

Inside the Role Prepare and apply finish coatings to chassis and other product components.

Posting Information We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

What you Drive at DTNA Repair damage, imperfections, and blemishes to painted surfaces and provide top coat finishes in accordance with current automotive standards in FCCC paint specs. When not performing paint operations, positions will be responsible for assisting in the repair of vehicles in offline and rolltest. A thorough knowledge of the use of body refinishing equipment including various tools used for panel repair, sanding, and finishing is required. Must have the ability to mix, blend, and apply straight enamels and lacquers as well as activated urethane finishes.

Reports to Offline Supervisor or Department Manager

Knowledge You Should Bring

• High school diploma (or equivalent) required.
• 3-5 years of experience in paint and body refinishing.
• Must be able to pass a painter physical and have the ability to be forklift certified.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have Associate's degree in Auto Body Tech is preferred.

Benefits

• 401k with company match
• full coverage benefit plan options
• paid vacation (up to 5 weeks)
• paid sick/PTO
• 16 calendar holidays
• local wellness center
• employee assistance program
• comprehensive health and wellness programs
• tuition assistance.

Assembler position offers a starting salary of $26.25/hr. up to top pay of $39.75/hr. *Additional $2.00 shift differential for off-shifts.

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Gaffney, SC US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type: Onsite

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader.

Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services.

Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all. That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application.

Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check.

Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen.

Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions.

EEO - Disabled/Veterans Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.

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