Paint Prep Worker

Forest River Bus•South Hutchinson, KS

14h

About The Position

Forest River, Inc., the Nation’s largest manufacturer of Recreational Vehicles, Cargo Trailers, Transit Buses and Boats has an immediate opening. Responsibilities Responsible for prepping, sanding, buffing painted vehicles Tape and mask off non-painted surfaces or parts around areas to be painted Seal body seams with epoxy seam sealer and smooth properly for final paint Grind, and fill with properly mixed body filler and sand to finish, all welds, dents, and gouges in exterior panels Sand and shape body filler around transitions or body lines Spray primer on all areas where body filler was applied Wipe down all areas to be painted with grease and wax remover Sand down painted surfaces to remove orange peel texture Operate a buffer and understand the steps required to buff paint to a proper finish May be required to climb on vehicles and be required to wear fall protection Must keep the work area safe and clean to 5S standards Qualifications Quality Minded Good Attendance Multi Task Follow Instructions Some Experience Preferred Physical Demands in this role: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, and climbing up and down ladders. Ability to lift 40lbs. without assistance. Forest River offers a stable work environment that is fast paced. Our employees enjoy a highly competitive Wage and Benefit Package. We are looking for dedicated individuals with experience in the Industry as well as other Manufacturing Processes.

Requirements

Quality Minded
Good Attendance
Multi Task
Follow Instructions
Some Experience Preferred
Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, and climbing up and down ladders.
Ability to lift 40lbs. without assistance.

Responsibilities

Responsible for prepping, sanding, buffing painted vehicles
Tape and mask off non-painted surfaces or parts around areas to be painted
Seal body seams with epoxy seam sealer and smooth properly for final paint
Grind, and fill with properly mixed body filler and sand to finish, all welds, dents, and gouges in exterior panels
Sand and shape body filler around transitions or body lines
Spray primer on all areas where body filler was applied
Wipe down all areas to be painted with grease and wax remover
Sand down painted surfaces to remove orange peel texture
Operate a buffer and understand the steps required to buff paint to a proper finish
May be required to climb on vehicles and be required to wear fall protection
Must keep the work area safe and clean to 5S standards