Job Details
. **Description**
Summit Truck Bodies, LLC, a quality manufacturer of custom designed service and lube truck bodies, is expanding its workforce due to increasing sales. If you are a motivated team player who is committed to producing a high quality product on time and safely, we want you on our team. Summit Truck Bodies is looking for a Fleet Industrial Painter responsible for the proper application of paint to the body and parts by operating paint spray equipment. We are expanding and adding a 3rd shift. This posting is for a 3rd shift position. We offer competitive wages and a full benefits package including medical, dental, life, disability insurance, 401(K), paid holidays, paid vacation/personal time, and an employee car discount program.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:**
* Prepare work to be accomplished by studying work order, bill of materials and blueprints.
* Operate paint spray equipment to paint surfaces of bodies and parts.
* Dispose of hazardous waste from the painting process in accordance with federal and state laws.
* Apply paint coats in accordance with company specifications.
* Adjust paint spraying equipment to get proper flow and coating thickness.
* Match or detect differences between colors, including shade of color and brightness.
* Responsible for inspecting work on an assortment of parts and bodies after paint is applied.
* Observe health and safety by wearing respirator, paint suits and all other PPE.
* Document actions by completing production and quality forms.
* Maintain a clean and safe work area.
* Participate in all continuous improvement programs by offering suggestions and exhibiting initiative in areas within direct control.
* Other duties as assigned by the manager.
**WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ABILITIES:**
* Frequent mobility and / or sitting, standing, bending or stooping for prolonged / extended periods. Requires lifting up to 50 pounds frequently.
* Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 75 pounds.
* Requires working in areas which are not ventilated or air-conditioned.
* Requires eye-hand coordination sufficient to operate machinery.
* Requires exposure to chemicals and solvents.
* Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
* Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
* Requires eyesight correctable to 20/20 to read numbers, reports and computer terminals.
* Requires hearing within normal range.
**REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:**
* High School diploma or equivalent.
* Some technical training helpful.
* Must have experience in automotive paint and prep work.
* Must have experience using pressure feed spray equipment.
* Attention to detail is a must!
* Able to use hand and power tools and equipment.
* Ability to operate a forklift if required.
* Ability to work with multiple priorities and constant interruptions.
* Must have basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with constant demands and shifting of priorities.
* Ability to work with all levels of employees.
* Ability to be responsive and highly efficient with relaying information.
* Ability to successfully complete respirator medical evaluation.
* Ability to successfully pass a General Abilities Assessment and Post-offer background check, physical and drug screening.