Senior Painter - Touch Up Paint

Daimler Truck North America; Mount Holly (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

At Daimler Truck North America’s Mount Holly Plant, a Senior Painter (Touch-Up Paint) is essential to ensure trucks leave the line with top-tier cosmetic quality. The role emphasizes craftsmanship, attention to detail, and timely cycle-time painting across cabs and parts.

The candidate must pass physicals, work in a safety-focused environment, and consistently apply topcoat and clear coat to meet corporate appearance standards. A resume is required with applications.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass paint physical.
• Must pass respiratory physical.
• Must follow safety procedures when disposing of waste and hazardous materials.
• Must attach a resume.

Responsibilities

• Complete spot repairs.
• Prep for Paint, blend and clear within cycle time.
• Repair dents and bodywork with Bondo and tiger hair, feather sanded surfaces in cycle time.
• Panel paint within cycle time.
• Tear down and rebuild painted parts without damage.

Skills

Detail orientation

Team environment

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Inside the Role

As a Senior Painter (Touch-Up Paint) at the Mount Holly Truck Plant, you'll play a key role in ensuring every truck leaves the production line looking its absolute best. The ideal candidate takes pride in craftsmanship, has a keen eye for detail, and enjoys delivering a polished final product. If you believe the little details make a big difference, this is the role for you.

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 pain 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.
• Must attach a resume

This list is not all inclusive of all the job responsibilities.

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

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.