Painter - Off Shift

Location: Aiken, SC. Shift: Sunday–Wednesday, 8:00 PM–6:30 AM (full time). Relocation assistance not available. Grade: USA 61.

About the role

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity to deliver real impact that puts safety first. You’ll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture.

Power Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility. We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Select paint according to company requirements, build books, and match colors of paint following specified color charts
• Mix paints to match color specifications, then stir and thin the paints using spatulas or power mixing equipment
• Remove grease, dirt, paint, and rust from engine surfaces in preparation for paint application using abrasives, solvents, brushes, blowtorches, washing tanks, or sandblasters
• Pour paint into spray guns and adjust nozzles and paint mixes to get the proper paint flow and coating thickness
• Monitor painting operations to identify flaws such as blisters and streaks so that their causes can be corrected

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years of experience operating painting machines and painting surfaces of transportation equipment (engines, automobiles, buses, trucks, trains, boats, airplanes)
• Intermediate knowledge of painting methods and techniques, including the ability to formulate and mix paints, and operate, clear, and repair paint equipment
• Intermediate knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and the ability to use relevant information and individual judgment to determine compliance with laws, regulations, or standards
• Intermediate ability to troubleshoot paint applications and match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship (visa sponsorship not available)

Qualifications

• Two years in a mechanical or automotive paint trade school
• Knowledge of MTU products, policies, and procedures

Physical Requirements

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception

Pay

Hourly range: $25.11 – $37.67 (based on the state where the employee resides).

Benefits

• Base pay and discretionary bonus plan
• Health, dental, vision, disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Flexible spending account and health savings account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off and certain paid holidays
• Paid parental and family care leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Long-term incentive plan

Schedule

Full-time, off-shift: Sunday through Wednesday, 8:00 PM to 6:30 AM.