Preppers/Polishers - Entry Level

Robinson Helicopter Company; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

Robinson Helicopter Company, located in Torrance, CA, is seeking a Prepper-Polisher for the Paint Department to contribute to high-quality cosmetic finishes. This full-time, non-exempt role reports to the Manager of Paint Operations and is eligible for overtime.

Available for both 1st and 2nd shifts; the 2nd shift includes an 8% differential. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and a competitive 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum in body shop or detailing experience
• Or in training for a career in automotive refinishing
• Full compliance with the Company’s DOT Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program
• Regular and predictable attendance

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces by sanding primer and masking areas as needed.
• Mix and apply fillers to repair minor dents and imperfections.
• Polish to color match and remove orange peel or other blemishes.
• Assist in the Paint Department to maintain efficiency and quality.

Skills

Sand primer

Dent repair

Masking

Fillers

Education

Automotive refinishing training

Job description

Robinson Helicopter Company is a leading manufacturer of civil rotorcraft with a 50-year history of providing affordable helicopters for a wide range of applications. Robinson Helicopter Company, located in Torrance, CA, is an engineering-focused organization that provides unique, challenging, and exciting opportunities to contribute to the future of vertical flight.

We are actively seeking a Prepper-Polisher in our Paint Department, reporting to the Manager of Paint Operations.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Eligible for overtime.

Benefits

• We offer comprehensive group health plans including Medical, Dental, Vision, and other supplementary plans.
• We also offer a competitive 401k Retirement Plan.

Preppers

• Able to Sand Primer
• Ability to detect minor dents & repair
• Masking experience
• Mixing of fillers to repair minor dents

Polishers

• Ability to color and polish out minor imperfections
• Ability to detect orange peel and polish out

Available for both 1st and 2nd shift. 2nd shift has 8% shift differential additional to the base pay rate.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in body shop or detailing experience
• Or in training for a career in automotive refinishing
• Full compliance with the Company’s DOT Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Pay Range: $19.00-$25.00 Hourly

Robinson Helicopter Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer