The Masker Paint Prep position is responsible for the preparation of cabs, truck bodies, and parts prior to painting.

Job Description

• Sanding of cabs in primer state as well as aluminum state

• Washing of cab parts before and after primer

• Acid washing

• Drying of vehicles

• Driving of trucks

• Masking of truck bodies and cabs to create several tones per vehicle

• Learn and retain skills and practices needed to complete duties in assigned area

• Read and follow detailed operator instructions, installation drawings, blueprints, etcetera, as required by a particular area

• Understand, and be able to articulate, the production flow of an assigned product line or area

• Self-check work and inspect prior processes

• Use basic hand, electric, cordless, and pneumatic tools, as required

• Meet production goals

• Maintain a clean and safe work area

• Initiate process improvements

• Support 5S in work area

• Communicate with manufacturing and other cross-functional teams (engineering, materials, purchasing, sales, etcetera) to resolve issues

• HS Diploma or GED required

• 1-year automotive paint prep experience

• Excellent attendance

• Positive attitude

• Strong and consistent attention to detail

• Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task

• Team oriented

• Basic computer skills are required

• Body and paint experience preferred

• Working knowledge of application of fillers, putties, and primers

• Able to:

o Tolerate very high heat temperatures

o Be exposed to high dust & chemicals

o Work overtime on short notice

• Be willing to:

o Wear PPE respirators for extended amount of time

o Learn and rotate within all areas pertaining to this job description

o Improve self /area / company (including pursuing additional training, if needed)

o Develop a working knowledge of company’s systems (example: AS/400)