The Paint Prep position is responsible for the preparation of cabs and parts prior to painting for Spartan’s emergency response cabs and bodies.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Sanding of cabs in primer state as well as aluminum state
- Washing of cabs parts before and after primer
- Masking of 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
- Work in close proximity with customer, as needed
- Solve complex problems with minimal assistance
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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
- No critical shortcomings on last performance review
- Body and paint experience preferred
- Working knowledge of application of fillers, putties, and primers
- Able to:Tolerate very high heat temperatures
Be exposed to high dust & chemicals
Work overtime on short notice
- Be willing to:Wear PPE respirators for extended amount of time
Learn and rotate within all areas pertaining to this job description
Improve self / area / company (including pursuing additional training, if needed)
Develop a working knowledge of Spartan’s systems (example: AS/400)
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Work Location: In person