Paint Prep - 1st Shift

Crenlo • Watertown, SD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Paint Prep role prepares products for painting by washing, masking, sanding, and caulking them according to instructions. The position moves products to the paint booth, removes tape and paper after products are completely dry, and maintains a clean and safe work area. A successful candidate is self-motivated, able to multitask, and uses a strong work ethic to help ensure painting quality standards are met.

The first shift runs Monday through Thursday, 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. The posting also describes second-shift hours of Monday through Thursday, 3 p.m. to 1 a.m., with a $3.00-per-hour shift differential, and weekend-shift hours of Friday through Sunday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (36 hours total), with an additional $4.50-per-hour weekend differential.

Crenlo Engineered Cabs describes its employees as its most important asset and emphasizes employee development, career opportunities, and continuing growth. The company is an equal opportunity employer. Its total rewards include paid time off and holidays, retirement savings with matching and company contributions, tuition reimbursement, health and insurance options, well-being programs, an Employee Assistance Program, and employee discounts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and short correspondence.
• Intermediate mathematical skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and exert moderate to heavy physical effort, with a minimum lifting requirement of 50 pounds.
• Willingness to travel as needed via the most efficient means.
• Physical ability to access all areas of the plant and grounds.

Responsibilities

• Wash products to remove oil and dirt.
• Mark and mask product areas with tape and masking paper to protect them while surrounding areas are painted.
• Remove and dispose of tape and masking paper after the paint is dry.
• Caulk cracks when necessary using pneumatic and hand-pump caulking guns.
• Move product into the paint booth by pulling it on the conveyor line or pulling loaded parts racks.
• Sand or otherwise prepare surfaces for painting.
• Handle paint, paint-related materials, and hazardous waste properly.
• Perform required quality assurance measures and paperwork.
• Dispose of paint, thinner, rags, and masking paper as needed.
• Perform the duties required to run successive colors on the same product.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive holidays and flexible paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement and other financial well-being programs.
• Flexible health and insurance options, including dental and vision coverage.
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Total well-being program supporting employees and their families physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED