Sand/Prep Autobody Technician

Adler Pelzer Group • Salem, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

STS Group, a globally leading supplier of components and systems for the commercial vehicle and automotive industries, headquartered in France, has acquired the Adler Pelzer Group. STS is pioneering operations of Class A surface components for heavy trucks in the USA. We are seeking experienced Painters/Finishers to support the opening of a brand-new STS facility near Salem, Virginia in the Roanoke, VA area.

Requirements

• Experience in automotive paint and body repair.
• Experience in paint surfaces, paint sprayers, and paint booths preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal/written).
• Excellent visual acuity to identify flaws in Class A painted surfaces.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Certifications from apprentice or training programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sands and preps surfaces of, manufactured products, or product area
• Cleans grease and dirt from product, using materials, such as lacquer thinner, soap, and water.
• Applies masking tape over parts and areas that are not to be coated.
• May manually manipulate parts into the proper carrier/hanger to provide for proper spraying/drying
• Sands/preps the primer surface to include removing defects and to fill cavities and dents with body filler and putty to attain smooth surface.
• Selects and mixes coating liquid to produce desired color, according to specifications, using paddle or mechanical mixer.
• Pours coating liquid into spray container and connects gun to air hose.
• Turns sprayer valves and nozzle to regulate width and pressure of spray according to knowledge of painting technique.
• Pulls trigger and directs spray onto work surface to apply prime or finish coat.
• Cleans spraying equipment and brushes with solvent.
• Capable of doing spot repair on parts, using blending clear to cut in edges.
• Wet sand small defects and buff paint back to original shine.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and generous benefits package along with the opportunity to be a part of a strong team and growing one’s career
• Salary range is $19.50-24.50/hour. Specific salary is commensurate with experience and factors such as relevant experience, education, certifications and licenses, skills, and training.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance options from day one
• Generous and flexible paid time off
• 401(K) match, fully vested
• Company provided life insurance, short term and long-term disability insurances, employee assistance program
• Variety of automobile purchase discounts (Stellantis (FCA), BMW, Ford, GM, Subaru-many others)
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees