Painter: Collins Bus

Forest River Bus, LLC; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest River Bus, LLC in Hutchinson, KS is seeking a paint technician to inspect parts, prepare surfaces, and mix coatings for the paint process. You will operate gravity-fed or pressure-fed spray equipment to apply primers and topcoats with attention to coverage and gloss.

You will read and record dry paint thickness with a Mil Reader, correct application errors, and maintain spray gear and the paint booth.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial or automotive painting is a plus.
• Attention to quality and finish.
• Ability to follow clean/5S procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspect product for quality issues affecting paint appearance.
• Prepare parts for painting through inspection, surface prep and cleaning with wax and grease remover.
• Mix coatings with reducer and catalyst at correct mixtures.
• Apply primers/topcoat with gravity-fed or pressure-fed spray equipment.
• Apply all coats with spray equipment to meet coverage and gloss standards.
• Read and record dry paint thickness using a Mil Reader.
• Correct errors in applications as needed.
• Maintain spray equipment to meet operational standards.
• Maintain paint booth cleanliness and filter changes.
• Ensure hazardous waste is handled and disposed of properly.
• Know spill response procedures and evacuation plan.
• Keep the work area safe and clean to 5S standards.

Skills

Spray painting

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Paint booth maintenance

Tools

Mil Reader

Wax and grease remover

Job description

• Inspect product for any quality issues that could affect the final appearance of the paint process.
• Prepare parts for painting through inspection, surface prep., and surface cleaning with wax and grease remover.
• Mix coatings with reducer and catalyst at correct mixtures, using color mixture equipment
• Consistently apply primers/topcoat with gravity fed or pressure fed spray equipment
• Apply all coats with spray equipment to meet coverage and gloss standards
• Read and record dry paint thickness using a Mil Reader.
• Must have the ability to correct errors in applications.
• Maintain spray equipment to meet operational standards.
• Maintain paint booth cleanliness and filter changes.
• Ensure that any hazardous waste is handled and disposed of properly.
• Know spill response procedures and evacuation plan.
• Must keep the work area safe and clean to 5S standards.