Automotive Painter

Revitalize Mixers LLC.•Hobart, IN

36d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Painter needs to be able to properly move, set up, prepare, and coat equipment and their related components made up of multiple types of surfaces to the paint manufacture’s specifications. This position will require the use of painting, sandblasting, and shop equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Fundamental knowledge and understanding of the following areas: operating sandblasters, sanders, prepping surfaces for paint application, painting vehicles and components and body work
3-5 years’ experience in a production paint shop – preferable use of metallic paints with auto finishing
Demonstrated competency of painting experience prepping and painting a variety of tractors in medium and heavy equipment applications required
Must be able to commit to Revitalize Mixers value statement
Ability to meet behavioral expectations and perform in alignment with Revitalize Mixers guiding principles: Safety, People, Relationship, Performance, and Quality
Ability to read and understand paint manufacturers data sheets
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to operate sand blast and painting equipment safely with minimal supervision
Ability to prepare surfaces and apply paint coatings to manufacturer's requirements with minimal supervision
Positive work attitude and ability to work closely with other technicians, drivers, management, and vendors to solve problems efficiently
Must be able to perform job functions under extreme weather conditions and temperatures
Must have manual dexterity and physical agility to be able to spend long hours working beneath a vehicle and lying or standing in awkward positions
Reach up to 24” horizontally at a height of 44” and pull with a force of 100lb
Pushing/pulling vertically at a height of 47” with a force of 55-100lb
Pulling vertically at a height of 80” with a force of 15lb
Crawling indoors on a smooth surface for 10 ft
Manually transport heavy truck parts (35lbs to 95lbs) to and from the work area
Front carry up to 95lb for 25 ft
Utilize a variety of hand tools including wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, and pry bars with right and left-hand grip with a force of 80lb
Pushing/pulling horizontally and vertically at a self-selected height with a force of 100lb
Right and left-hand coordination

Responsibilities

Remove grease, dirt, paint, and rust from vehicle surfaces in preparation for paint application, using abrasives, solvents, brushes, blowtorches, pressure washer, or sandblasters
Perform sandblast and other surface preparation and painting duties
Maintain sandblasting equipment such as hoses, nozzles, and safety equipment
Set up and operate painting equipment: airless, conventional, brush and roller
Maintain a clean and organized workstation
Maintain painting equipment: hoses, pumps, pressure tanks, spray guns and tips
Ability to apply coatings with various types of applicators such as HPLV, Airless, brush and roller as required by coatings manufacturer
Ability to perform body work to repair vehicle
Complete work orders, charge parts, charge labor, and other required documents using computer, manuals, parts book, and maintenance codes
Wash equipment as needed
Drive service vehicle to pick up parts from outside vendors
Drive vehicles within company property
Attend all safety required meetings and perform all work as per OSHA, State and Federal guidelines
Operate a variety of stationary and portable power tools common to mechanics such as drill presses, grinders, impact wrenches, welders, torches
Sweep, mop, and pick up trash/debris and dispose in dumpster
Regular attendance and physical presence at work is an essential function of this position
This job may require additional duties not listed above and the employee may be asked to perform those duties to meet business needs