Senior Painter - Cab Paint

Thomas Built Buses, Inc.; Mount Holly (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Senior Painter - Cab Paint to apply high-quality finishes to truck cabs at our Mount Holly, NC location. You will ensure safety, quality, and production standards while maintaining attention to detail in an industrial painting environment.

The role requires climbing ladders, using topcoat and clear coat, and working in a team. Candidates should be able to rotate tasks across cab areas and wear appropriate PPE in paint booths.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass paint physical.
• Must pass respiratory physical.
• Must be able to completely apply Topcoat and Clear coat to all parts of cab and meet quality appearance criteria.
• Must be able to climb ladders to paint roofs of cabs.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must rotate painting different parts of cabs.
• Must wear fresh air hood and suit when applying topcoat or in paint booths.

Responsibilities

• Apply high-quality paint finishes to truck cabs while meeting safety, quality, and production standards.
• Complete spot repairs, prep for paint, blend and clear within cycle time.
• Repair dents and feather out bodywork using suitable materials to cycle time.
• Tear down and rebuild painted parts without damage.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety

Detail-focused

Hand tools

Power tools

Cycle time

Tools

Paint equipment

Job description

Inside the Role

The Senior Painter - Cab Paint is responsible for applying high-quality paint finishes to truck cabs while ensuring all work meets safety, quality, and production standards. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, experience with industrial painting techniques, and a commitment to delivering a first-class product.

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.

Requirements

• Must be able to pass paint physical.
• Must pass respiratory physical.
• Must be able to completely apply Topcoat and Clear coat to all parts of truck and meet corporate quality appearance criteria.
• Must be able to climb ladders without restrictions to paint roofs of cabs.
• Must be able to work in Team Environment.
• Must be able to rotate in painting different parts of cabs.
• Must be able to always wear fresh air hood and suit when applying topcoat or working in paint booths.
• Must follow all safety related procedures when disposing of waste and hazardous material.
• Must be able to use required hand tools and paint equipment.
• Must be able to use supplied power tools in assigned task assembly.
• Must be able to key production processes at required pace.
• Complete spot repairs Prep for Paint, blend and clear within cycle time.
• Repair dents, work with Bondo and tiger hair, able to feather out sanded bodywork in cycle time.
• Panel paint within cycle time.
• Tear down and build up painted parts without damage.

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Mount Holly, NC US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Schedule Type: Onsite.

About the Company

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.

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