Paint Technician Apprentice

Rumpke Waste & Recycling•Norwood, OH

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people. When you join Rumpke, you’ll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more. This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team! Paint Technician Apprentice will receive training in all aspects of production painting in an industrial environment including but not limited to repairing paint jobs, preparing surfaces to be painted, removing parts that are not to be painted, and controlling factors that determine the success of painting, along with maintaining inventory, inspecting materials to identify problems/defects.

Requirements

Must have the ability to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to use the computer to account for own labor hours every day
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, and management
Must maintain a safe working environment for self and for others
A self-starter with strong work ethic and ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
Professional interaction with internal and external customers.
Must be able to pass pulmonary test and respirator fit test
1 year experience in auto body, repair and paint
Ability to travel between offices, as required
Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays
Legally eligible to work in the United States
Valid driver’s license (if applicable)
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
Must be able to read and speak the English language

Responsibilities

Various painting projects with provided training may include but are not limited to various types of fleet vehicles, containers, compactors, and equipment
Prepping duties including sanding, scraping, painting, and placing decals
Maintenance of truck pressure washer including clean up and inventorying supplies
Ensure all safety decals are on completed jobs
General maintenance, body work and vehicle repair as needed based on location
Maintain painting and/or decal supplies
Complete required inventory and paperwork utilizing computer system
Utilize standard shop hand tools, measuring devices, and equipment
Professional interaction with internal and external customers.
May assist in other projects or areas of the shop as needed
Maintain a clean and safe work area, while performing all tasks in a safe manner, and in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, OHSA, ANSI standards and company policies
Perform other duties as assigned