This role involves delivering high-quality paint finishes on production vehicles or equipment components. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in painting techniques, surface preparation, and the operation of various application systems. The position requires meticulous attention to detail, a commitment to quality, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-heat environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Production Painting: Execute painting operations within a production setting, ensuring consistent and professional finishes.
- Surface Preparation: Prepare surfaces through bodywork, sanding, buffing, and cleaning to achieve optimal paint adhesion.
- Equipment Operation: Utilize various paint application systems such as gravity-feed guns, pressure-fed systems, and specialized equipment like bedliner applicators.
- Mixing & Application: Accurately mix paints following manufacturer specifications and apply them uniformly.
- Quality Assurance: Monitor work to maintain high standards of quality and cleanliness in both the workspace and equipment.
- Shift Flexibility: Adapt to multiple shifts and collaborate with team members to meet production targets.
Qualifications
- Experience: Proven experience in production painting within a manufacturing or automotive environment.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with different types of paints and painting techniques; experienced with bodywork and surface preparation.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to focus on detail to ensure premium quality finishes.
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in high-heat conditions and adjusting to variable shift schedules.
- Team Collaboration: Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset to work effectively in a team environment.