Paint Technician - Day and Night Shifts

BME Fire Trucks • Boise, ID

1d • Onsite

About The Position

BME Fire Trucks is seeking a skilled fire apparatus paint technician with experience to join our 2nd shift paint team. We are a locally owned Fire Truck manufacturer in Boise, Idaho. BME manufactures wildland fire apparatus used in the US and Canada for wildland fire suppression. Be a part of something that makes a difference in saving lives, homes, and our amazing recreational areas. As a Fire Apparatus Paint Technician, you will be responsible for:
Mixing and applying body filler
Sanding with both longboards and mud-hog sanders
Finish sanding primer and caulking seems
Grinding
Acid washing
Prepping for paint process
Performing Automotive quality paint application
Performing cut & buff work as necessary.

Requirements

• Understanding of bodywork principles
• Experience with body filler
• Experience with block sand
• Experience with air tools
• Experience in automotive customization or collision repair work
• Experience with hand and power tools
• Great attitude and high expectations for the quality of your work.
• Knowledge of body shop materials
• Physically fit – ability to stand, bend, stoop, squat, kneel and climb ladders.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree in Auto Body repair or related area
• Four years or more years of experience with automotive painting
• Experience with color sanding and buffing
• Automotive customization or collision repair work
• Tools and a roll around tool box

Responsibilities

• Mixing and applying body filler
• Sanding with both longboards and mud-hog sanders
• Finish sanding primer and caulking seems
• Grinding
• Acid washing
• Prepping for paint process
• Performing Automotive quality paint application
• Performing cut & buff work as necessary

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• 401k

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree