Senior Painter - Cab Paint

Daimler Truck AG•Mount Holly, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Painter - Cab Paint applies high-quality paint finishes to truck cabs and ensures work meets safety, quality, and production standards. The role requires attention to detail and experience with industrial painting techniques. Work includes preparing, painting, blending, clearing, and repairing cab surfaces and parts within required production cycle times. The position is onsite in Mount Holly, North Carolina; relocation assistance is not available. An attached resume is required.

Requirements

Must pass a paint physical.
Must pass a respiratory physical.
Must be able to climb ladders without restrictions to paint cab roofs.
Must be able to work in a team environment.
Must be able to rotate among painting different cab parts.
Must be able to consistently wear a fresh-air hood and suit when applying topcoat or working in paint booths.
Must follow safety procedures for disposal of waste and hazardous materials.
Must be able to use required hand tools and paint equipment.
Must be able to use supplied power tools in assigned tasks.
Must be able to key production processes at the required pace.
Must be able to complete spot repairs; prepare, blend, and clear within cycle time; repair dents and perform Bondo and tiger-hair bodywork; paint panels within cycle time; and tear down and build up painted parts without damage.
An attached resume is required.
Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country where the position is located at the time of application.
Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check.
Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

Apply topcoat and clear coat to truck parts while meeting corporate quality appearance criteria.
Prepare surfaces for paint, blend finishes, and apply clear coat within cycle time.
Complete spot repairs and panel painting within cycle time.
Repair dents and perform bodywork using Bondo and tiger hair; feather out sanded bodywork within cycle time.
Tear down and build up painted parts without causing damage.
Rotate among painting different cab parts and work in a team environment.
Follow safety procedures when disposing of waste and hazardous materials.
Use required hand tools, paint equipment, and supplied power tools for assigned tasks.
Meet production processes at the required pace.
Wear a fresh-air hood and suit when applying topcoat or working in paint booths.