RSD Paint - Night Painter 1

ROSENBAUER STATEMENT

At Rosenbauer we pride ourselves on providing top-of-the-line fire apparatus, created with state-of-the-art technology for more than 150 years because when lives are at stake anything less is unacceptable. As the world’s largest manufacturer of fire equipment, we make sure our vehicles, production teams, and service personnel are ready to do what is necessary to keep communities safe.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Painter will prepare the truck for paint by sanding, grinding, waxing, greasing, and applying body filler. They must inspect the truck for flaws, dents, or imperfections and compare them to the spec book to ensure standards are met. They will be expected to maintain the condition and quality of your tools.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

All employees are required to support Rosenbauer’s Mission, Vision, and Values. The following are the essential duties of this position and do not include marginal functions that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. The scope and duties of a given position may change or be temporarily altered based on the business needs of Rosenbauer.

• Be efficient in tools/equipment to sand, grind, and apply body filler to the apparatus to prepare for paint.
• Dry and Wet sand the paint on the body of the fire apparatus.
• Masks off parts of the raw truck body and completes final preparations for it to be painted.
• Compares to spec book and follows along with guidelines to best prepare the body.
• Performs both steps of buffing the apparatus to smooth, shine, and polish the body.
• Wipes down the exterior of the fire truck with wax and grease to make the product more visually appealing.
• Inspects for flaws, dents, or imperfections on the truck’s body.
• Cleans exterior of the fire truck and removes compounds as needed to make the fire truck ready for customer inspection.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by management to meet the needs of the organization and our members.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA’s): The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Knowledge, Education, and/or Experience:

• High school diploma/GED.
• Strong mechanical and technical ability required.
• Associates degree in autobody preferred.
• 2 years of experience in autobody preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Skills:

Language:

• Able to read and work from blueprints/spec books.
• Able to read and understand a tape measure accurately.
• Able to follow written and verbal directions.

Math:

• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Abilities:

• Able to identify quality issues, recognize changes within the production process, and adjust as needed.
• Able to perform simple computer tasks to obtain information/changes related to the build process and/or troubleshoot.
• Able to identify quality issues and recognize changes within the production process and make adjustments.
• Able to prioritize work and to multitask while adhering to deadlines.
• Able to work with minimal supervision in a team environment.
• Able to understand and follow all safety policies to promote a safe working environment for all.

Equal Opportunity Employer/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tools provided
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person