Precision Paint Prep Technician

SMEAL SFA, LLC; Snyder (NE); On-site; USD 22,041 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Terex Corporation is seeking a painter prep associate to ready trucks for painting in the paint booth. You will grind welds, sand surfaces, buff components, and apply primer using paint equipment while masking and caulking as needed.

The role requires reading truck specs, basic math, and the ability to work in a team with a positive attitude. Overtime may be required to meet production goals in a general production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• Vocational training in body/work vehicle repair or equivalent experience
• Experience buffing
• Experience swirl-mark removing
• Wet sanding experience preferred
• Ability to read and use a tape measure to precise measurements
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to maintain attendance within company guidelines
• Ability to retain and apply instructions
• Positive attitude
• Work overtime on short notice
• Embrace change
• Basic computer skills
• Basic math skills; addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Must be detailed orientated
• Ability to read and understand truck specification documents
• Ability to communicate and understand in English
• Ability to work within safety guidelines
• Must be self-motivated
• Must be able to work with little to no supervision after two weeks

Responsibilities

• Grind welds and other areas of the vehicle as needed to prepare for painting
• Maintain and clean paint equipment
• Sand vehicle to prepare for painting
• Perform buffing on basic items, i.e., smart access and smaller items
• Use body filler and prepare area for painting
• Use paint equipment to apply primer coat of paint
• Complete taping and masking as needed for body work and painting
• Caulk the exterior areas of vehicle to prepare for painting
• Self-check work and inspect prior processes
• Meet production goals
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Initiate process improvements when able
• Work in close proximity to customer, as needed
• Operate any equipment or tools needed to perform the job
• Assist other team members and departments as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reading tape measure

Basic math skills

Basic computer skills

English communication

Self-motivation

Overtime willingness

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational training in body/work vehicle repair

Tools

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Paint equipment

Job description

Terex Corporation is seeking a painter prep associate to ready trucks for painting in the paint booth. You will grind welds, sand surfaces, buff components, and apply primer using paint equipment while masking and caulking as needed.

The role requires reading truck specs, basic math, and the ability to work in a team with a positive attitude. Overtime may be required to meet production goals in a general production environment.