Painter: Collins Bus

Forest River Bus, LLC; Hutchinson, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest River Bus, LLC is seeking a Paint Technician to inspect and prepare parts for painting, mix coatings, and apply primers and topcoats using gravity or pressure fed spray equipment. You will ensure coverage, gloss, and thickness standards are met while maintaining a clean, safe booth.

Responsibilities include reading paint thickness with a Mil Reader, correcting any application errors, and following spill response and hazardous waste procedures.

Qualifications

• Inspect product for quality issues that could affect final paint appearance.
• Prepare parts for painting through inspection, surface prep, and surface cleaning with wax and grease remover.
• Mix coatings with reducer and catalyst to 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 operating standards.
• Keep paint booth clean and maintain 5S standards.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous waste properly.
• Know spill response procedures and evacuation plan.

Responsibilities

• Inspect product for quality issues that could affect 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.

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.