Paint Prepper

Overview

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Summary:

The paint prepper will assist in the prepping vehicles and components for paint. This position will require the use of painting equipment, sandblasting equipment, and shop equipment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Remove grease, dirt, paint, and rust from vehicle surfaces in preparation for paint application, using abrasives, solvents, brushes, blowtorches, pressure washer, or sandblasters
• Assists painter in pre-paint blending needs
• Perform sand blast and other surface preparation and painting duties
• Maintain sand blasting equipment such as hoses, nozzles, and safety equipment
• Works with paint team to assist in keeping vehicle on track for scheduled completion time
• Fill small dents or scratches with body fillers and smooth surfaces to prepare vehicles for painting.
• Buff and wax the finished paintwork
• Wash equipment as needed
• Drive service vehicle to pick up parts from outside vendors
• Drive vehicles within company property
• Attend all safety required meetings and perform all work as per OSHA, State and Federal guidelines
• Operate a variety of stationary and portable power tools common to mechanics such as drill presses, grinders, impact wrenches, welders, torches
• Sweep, mop, and pick up trash/debris and dispose in dumpster
• Yard maintenance such as mowing yard and snow removal, etc.

Global Responsibilities:

• Regular attendance and physical presence at work is an essential function of this position
• This job may require additional duties not listed above and the employee may be asked to perform those duties to meet business needs

Qualifications:

Education/Specialized Knowledge/Professional

Certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Fundamental knowledge and understanding of the following areas: operating sandblaster, sanders, prepping surfaces for paint application

Experience:

• 1 + years in paint shop or trade school

Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to commit to Revitalize Mixers value statement
• Ability to meet behavioral expectations and perform in alignment with Revitalize Mixers guiding principles:
  Safety, People, Relationship, Performance, and Quality
• Positive work attitude and ability to work closely with others

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to perform job functions under extreme weather conditions and temperatures
• Must have manual dexterity and physical agility to be able to spend long hours working beneath a vehicle and lying or standing in awkward positions
• Work setting in an automotive garage
• Potential hazards include dust, diesel, fumes, solvents, oil spills, and electrical equipment within OSHA regulations
• Wearing proper safety equipment is a shop requirement

Physical Requirements:

• Reach up to 24” horizontally at a height of 44” and pull with a force of 100lb
• Pushing/pulling vertically at a height of 47” with a force of 55-100lb
• Pulling vertically at a height of 80” with a force of 15lb
• Crawling indoors on a smooth surface for 10 ft
• Manually transport heavy truck parts (35lbs to 95lbs) to and from the work area
• Front carry up to 95lb for 25 ft
• Utilize a variety of hand tools including wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, and pry bars with right and left-hand grip with a force of 80lb
• Pushing/pulling horizontally and vertically at a self-selected height with a force of 100lb
• Right and left-hand coordination

Revitalize Mixers LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applications for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.