Bodywork Technician/Painter II

RAMI•Grand Haven, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bodywork Technician/Painter II is responsible for preparing, repairing, and coating manufactured parts to achieve high quality final finishes. This role performs bodywork, sanding, priming, and surface preparation, followed by precision application of base coats and topcoats using manual spray equipment. The position ensures all coatings meet appearance, durability, and thickness specifications while maintaining strict safety, cleanliness, and quality standards. This role supports production flow, troubleshoots finish issues, and contributes to consistent, defect free final products across all paint stages.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in bodywork or topcoat application
Ability to gain knowledge, understand, and abide by company: o Safety Rules and Procedures o Quality Processes and Procedures o Assembly Processes, Procedures, and Work Instructions o Core Values
Capable of working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Excellent communication skills
Highly dependable, motivated, and self-driven with excellent attendance and punctuality.
Lift up to 25 pounds with no restrictions
Healthy wrist-arm motion – will be using hand tools
Able to work with acetones, thinners, epoxies, solders and sealants and other manufacturing materials without allergic reactions
Good hand/eye coordination
Approved by an MD for general respirator use; respirator must be worn during spraying.
Prolong periods of standing and painting.

Responsibilities

Inspect metal, plastic, composite, or wood parts for dents, scratches, distortions, or manufacturing defects.
Identify low spots, high spots, weld marks, or surface contamination.
Mix and apply body filler, glazing putty, or repair compounds according to manufacturer instructions.
Shape, spread, and contour fillers to restore original geometry.
Repair small dents, dings, and other surface imperfections.
Sand filler to achieve a smooth, feathered surface.
Clean parts using solvents, degreasers, or air blow offs.
Sand, scuff, or abrade surfaces to ensure proper adhesion.
Mask or tape components to protect areas not being painted.
Inspect parts for dents, scratches, or contamination prior to painting.
Mix base coat materials in accordance with SOPs.
Adjust viscosity, color, or additives as required.
Set up and maintain spray guns and pressure pots.
Document process in Paint Mix Log in accordance with SOP.
Apply primer touchups if necessary.
Spray base coats using manual spray methods.
Ensure even coverage, correct film thickness, and consistent color.
Follow process specifications, paint thickness targets, and SOP requirements.
Conduct detailed inspections of the base coat for dirt, nibs, orange peel, or texture issues.
Perform sanding or de-nibbing to achieve a smooth base surface.
Verify parts are within flash time and ready for topcoat.
Apply high quality topcoats with uniform finish, gloss, depth, and smoothness.
Manage spray overlaps, gun distance, and fan pattern for final finish quality.
Prevent common defects like runs, sags, orange peel, tiger striping, or dry spray.
Maintain extremely tight tolerances on finish thickness.
Operate spray booths, curing ovens, and conveyors.
Conduct daily equipment checks (filters, spray gun cleaning, booth airflow)
Troubleshoot equipment issues such as clogged fluid nozzles, air caps, or inconsistent spray patterns.
Fine tune spray gun settings (atomization, pattern, fluid flow) for final finish
Perform preventive maintenance actions as required.
Inspect painted parts for coverage, defects, and uniformity.
Follow quality internal QC guidelines.
Provide guidance and training to the paint team to enhance their technical skills and overall development.
Use PPE such as respirators, gloves, and paint suits.
Properly dispose of hazardous waste (filters, rags, containers)
Maintain clean spray booth and paint-area housekeeping.