Automotive Sander

Job description

Automotive Prepper/Sander

The Prepper/Sander is a critical position in our production shop environment to keep the production paint line continuously moving vehicle units through the paint booth, balancing time efficiency and quality.

Core Competencies:

· Ability to follow verbal and written work instructions

· Able to multitask and be detail-oriented

· Team-oriented

· Results driven

· Possess good decision making ability and sound judgement

· Commitment to continued learning

Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Sand vehicles in accordance with the MAACO Ten Step Procedures 


· Keep the Masker supplied with a sufficient volume of properly sanded vehicles at all times, and 
perform the work within the established time frame (average of one hour per vehicle, 8 per day in 
accordance with Maaco’s 8-4-2 Production Operating Model). 


· Using and maintaining all MAACO equipment in a safe and judicious manner. 


· Adhering to all health regulations and utilize all safety equipment. 


· Adhering to all safety rules in dealing with hazardous materials. 


· Maintaining his/her workstation in a clean and efficiently organized manner. 


· Performing work in accordance with MAACO Quality Standards and examining all work upon 
intake coming into their department for Quality Standards. 


· Using all materials in an efficient and cost effective manner. 


· Developing all the skills of sanding, masking and detailing. 


· Functioning as a member of the MAACO team, and assisting other Paint Line Technicians in the 
completion of their procedures when needed to keep the line moving. 


· Clean and wipe down vehicles 


· Maintains a clean and organized work area 


· Efficiently work and maintain company minimum standards 


· Perform masking to protect adjacent panels from overspray. 


· Must be able to efficiently work and maintain company minimum standards 


· Must review the repair order for each vehicle prior to beginning any work on the vehicle 


· Maintain all tools and equipment, including maintenance of paint booth and booth filters 


· Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, kneel or crouch in providing a properly prepared vehicle for 
painting 


· Keeps track of allotted vehicles while helping to keep all vehicles on schedule for stated delivery 
date 


· Fulfill all paint preparation processes for vehicles according to Reliable Auto Body & manufactures 
requirements 


· Duties may include priming, sealing, jamming of replacement parts. All while maintaining an 
acceptable cost per paint labor hour. 


· Assisting the painter with everyday duties including lifting, preparing, sanding, taping, masking & 
cleaning of vehicles prior to being moved into the booth.

· Maintain clean and organized work area, blowing out daily, and returning any unused inventory to 
storage

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

• Sterling, VA 20166 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sterling, VA 20166: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $20