Paint/Body Worker

 About us:

At Schlosser Signs, we design, manufacture, and install custom signage for clients throughout Colorado that brings their visions to life. In business since 1999, Schlosser is a leader in the signage industry, and we are continuing to grow as a full-service provider throughout the Front Range and beyond. With more than 40 employees and projects ranging from single sign installations to hundreds of signs at a single location. We offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package with paid time off, 401k, health, dental, and vision insurance and other benefit offerings for all our full-time employees.

Headquartered in Windsor, Colorado we are excited to expand our team with individuals who share our vision:

To provide stunning best-in-class custom signs to businesses and institutions by providing our clients with fantastic designs, exceptional project management, punctual installation, and best in class after sales support through one of the best teams in the industry.

Position Summary:

A Paint/Body Worker will take our signs from the fabrication department apply body filler, sand, mask, and clean the fabricated components in preparation for paint and depending on project, take the signs through the rest of the painting process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Prepare surfaces for painting by scraping, sanding, and filling holes, dents, and cracks, ensuring proper adhesion of paint.

· Review job packets for accuracy and understand the scope of work including time expectations and material requirements.

· Proper use, maintenance, and disposal of painting materials.

· Accurately match work order description to the design drawing before beginning production.

· Fully inspect equipment prior to each use.

· Maintain work area for efficiency, cleanliness and to meet Company safety standards.

· Participate in daily and weekly shop cleaning and maintenance.

· Report material usage and production time for each work order daily.

· Follow all company safety standards including proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

· Perform additional responsibilities as directed by your Supervisor.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

· Minimum 3 years experience in automotive paint/ body work or as a sign shop painter. 

· Solid organizational skills; able to multi-task and complete requests in a timely and professional manner.

· Resourceful; can devise creative solutions to problems.

· Proper use of hand and power tools including sanders, paint guns, drills, etc.

· Read and write English.

· Reading Comprehension—Understanding written sentences and design artwork in work-related documents.

· Critical Thinking—Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

· Time Management—Managing one’s own time and reporting accurately.

· Attend monthly safety training meetings. 

· Obtain and maintain forklift certification.

Physical Requirements:

· Maintain respiratory certification including annual physical and respirator fit test.

· Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and move about the shop. 

· Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 80 pounds. 

· Must be able to safely use a ladder.