Paint Prep 1st Shift

About the Job:

Job Summary:  The employee prepares manufactured machinery for paint by cleaning off any unwanted residue or particles from parts/equipment.  Also fixing imperfections.

Work Hours - Monday - Thursday 6:00 am to 4:45 pm Friday will be determined by production demands.  Saturday will be a possibility and will be determined by production demands.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• This is an entry level position - you need basic prep knowledge - sanding, scraping and chipping welds, taping parts not to be painted and pressure washing parts/subassemblies.
• Must be able to operate a forklift or willing to learn to operate a forklift.
• Use a 3-wheel hydraulic cart to move machines around the paint area.
• Must practice good safety and be willing to wear all required PPE (protective personal equipment)
• Must be able to learn to operate LEEBOY equipment
• Must learn colors assigned to each part or subassembly (yellow, black and gray)
• Must be able to operate a pressure washer/ operate valve to introduce chemicals to the washing process
• Will use pressure washer to clean with an over lapping method with chemicals to remove oils/grease from equipment to be prepped.
• Must be able to use hand tools, air tools and electric tools for sanding, grinding, buffing, cleaning up welds and cleaning booths.
• Must be able to fix basic imperfections (rust spots/scratches/gouges/dents) in metal with air tools/grinders/sanders removing imperfections, filling in using putty (polyester putty or Bondo)
• Must be able to use an air blower over parts/machines after going through the pressure washing process.
• Must be able to set up paint booths with machines, parts, or parts rack.
• Must be able to load/unload paint booth.
• Must be able to move parts from racks to correct locations for production lines.
• Must inspect parts/machines for imperfections in paint - if imperfections are noticed, the employee must return them to the prep area to be repaired or fixed.

Physical Demands: 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to      stand
• The employee is frequently required to walk/stand
• The employee is frequently required to use hands/fingers. reach with hands/arms
• The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
• The employee is occasionally required to climb 8-12 feet on a ladder and maintain balance
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision

Education and Experience:  

• High school diploma or GED (General Education Degree) 
• Previous experience working in a body shop (a plus but not required)