Vortex Painter – Automotive Coatings Specialist, Full Benefits

Summit Truck Equipment, Ltd.; Kansas; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(K) with company match

HSA/FSA

Paid time off

Company paid holidays

Employee car discount program

Tuition partnership

Job summary

Summit Truck Bodies, LLC is seeking a Vortex and Undercoating Painter in Wathena, KS to apply Vortex and undercoating to truck bodies and parts using spray equipment. Responsibilities include masking, prepping, operating spray gear, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (or equivalent), experience in automotive paint/prep, and ability to use pressure feed spray equipment; a clean MVR is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Some technical training helpful.
• Must have experience in automotive paint and prep work.
• Must have experience using pressure feed spray equipment.
• Attention to detail is a must.
• Able to use hand and power tools.
• Ability to operate a forklift if required.
• Ability to work with multiple priorities and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work to be accomplished by studying work order, bill of materials and blueprints.
• Prepare bodies for Vortex and undercoating application by masking, taping and prepping the bodies.
• Operate spray equipment to linex and undercoat the body.
• Dispose of hazardous waste from the Vortex and undercoating process in accordance with federal and state laws.
• Adjust paint spraying equipment to get proper flow and coating thickness.
• Inspect work after Vortex/undercoat is applied.
• Observe health and safety by wearing a respirator, paint suits and all other PPE.
• Document actions by completing production and quality forms.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Participate in all continuous improvement programs by offering suggestions and exhibiting initiative in areas within direct control.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading/Writing/Arithmetics

MVR clean driving record

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Some technical training

Tools

Pressure feed spray equipment

Forklift operation

Hand tools

Job description

Summit Truck Bodies, LLC is seeking a Vortex and Undercoating Painter in Wathena, KS to apply Vortex and undercoating to truck bodies and parts using spray equipment. Responsibilities include masking, prepping, operating spray gear, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (or equivalent), experience in automotive paint/prep, and ability to use pressure feed spray equipment; a clean MVR is preferred.