Paint Helper- Automotive

About the role

Performs skilled work in preparing metal and other surfaces on automotive equipment for painting and in applying lacquers, primers, synthetic enamels, polyurethane, and epoxy with spray guns and other auto painting equipment to automotive and construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prep units for paint: sanding, blocking, applying putty and visual bodywork
• Bodywork (fills, blocking, bodyline creating/moving)
• Disassemble and reassemble body components
• Dent repair, including using filler
• Metal finish and metal manipulation
• Rub and polish exterior of transit vehicles
• Mix body filler (Fiberglass, Bondo)
• Measure body lines utilizing a metric measuring system
• Read plans and drawings, apply putty, paint, and other materials
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues such as defects, materials, techniques, and other problems as needed

Requirements

• 5 years' experience painting in the automotive industry
• High school diploma or GED
• One year of related experience
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply instructions from blueprints and/or engineering work instructions
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Desire to contribute to the success of the company with hard work and dedication

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works around hazardous machinery; in exterior weather and may work under inclement conditions; loud noise environment and a confined workspace. The employee is occasionally required to work nights; exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high temperatures; fumes, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; significant climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 15% sitting, 40% walking, and 45% standing, push; pull; bend; climb stairs; use hands to finger; kneel; file; reach below shoulders; and drive a motor vehicle.

The employee is occasionally required to recline; reach above shoulders; lift 50 pounds; lift from the floor or at arm level; and lift bulky items. The job is performed under some temperature extremes. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Supervisory Responsibility

None