Sand/Prep Autobody Technician

Adler Pelzer USA CareersSalem, VA
Onsite

About The Position

STS Group is a globally leading supplier of components and systems for the commercial vehicle and automotive industries headquartered in France. The Adler Pelzer Group, a global Tier 1 supplier recently acquired STS group to expand its target market. STS is pioneering operations of Class A surface components for the heavy trucks in the USA. We are seeking an experienced Painters/Finishers to support the opening of the brand-new STS facility near Salem, Virginia in the Roanoke, VA area.

Requirements

  • Experience in automotive paint and body repair.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal/written).
  • Excellent visual acuity to identify flaws in Class A painted surfaces.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Applicants must be currently and in the future authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in paint surfaces, paint sprayers, and paint booths preferred.
  • 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
  • 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

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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

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