Painter - 2nd Shift

Daimler Truck North America; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 75,217,000 - 113,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Full coverage benefit plan options

Paid vacation (up to 5 weeks)

Paid sick/PTO

16 calendar holidays

Wellness center

Employee assistance program

Health and wellness programs

Tuition assistance

Shift differential for off-shifts

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America in Gaffney, SC is seeking an assembler with paint and body refinishing experience to apply finish coats to chassis and components.

The role requires 3-5 years in paint and body refinishing, a high school diploma, and forklift certification. Onsite work with competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits is provided.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Repair damage, imperfections, and blemishes to painted surfaces and apply top coat finishes.
• Assist in vehicle repairs in offline and rolltest.
• Use body refinishing equipment for panel repair, sanding, and finishing.
• Mix, blend, and apply enamels, lacquers, and urethanes.
• Reports to Offline Supervisor or Department Manager

Skills

Paint refinishing

Body repair

Forklift certification

Quality control

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in Auto Body Tech

Tools

Panel repair tools

Sanding tools

Body refinishing equipment

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.

We Take Care of Our Team

Assembler position offers a starting salary of $26.25/hr. up to top pay of $39.75/hr.

• 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
• 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.