Body Shop Technician II – Painter – Temp. 30 to 60 days
Company Overview:
Join the dynamic team at Transport Enterprise Leasing, LLC (TEL), a thriving company with two decades of success. We are faith-based and believe in the golden rule of treating others the same way we want to be treated. Our headquarters are nestled in the scenic Lookout Valley area of Chattanooga, TN, and we also operate an equipment reconditioning center in Greenfield, IN. As a finance company, TEL is dedicated to supporting hardworking transportation professionals, providing a range of services for both fleet owners and owner-operators. Our commitment to world-class customer service sets us apart. Explore our journey and services at www.tel360.com. Partner with TEL for a rewarding career in a rapidly growing industry!
Position Purpose:
This position is a key team member of our team-based work system utilized by Transport Enterprise Leasing in our reconditioning body shop department. The Body Shop Technician – Painter provides our internal and external customers with high-quality paint refinish work as outlined by TEL standards. Initially 30 to 60 days with opportunity for extensions and/or Full time employment based on need and good performance.
Position Responsibilities:
- Review each work order, and assessment teams notes to understand repairs needed prior to beginning work on the truck.
- Prepare surface and apply single stage paint and blend.
- Perform initial teardown of truck and prepare for repair work.
- Notifies management of any difficulties or problems that may prevent a quality job from being performed or cause a change in the promised time.
- Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal protective equipment, including respirator, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
- Checks parts against estimate and ensures proper parts are ordered and received.
- Perform all repair procedures according to factory specifications and company policy.
- Re-assemble painted truck and painted parts.
- Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner and maintains tools and equipment in a proper state of repair.
- Perform a final quality check and review of work order prior to sending the truck to the next stage in the reconditioning process.
- Work with apprentice or lesser skilled technicians in developing repair skills.
- Team Based Work System –assigned routinely as the Team Leader who is responsible for overseeing the operations, the planning/coordination of work and the quality of the body shop to ensuring that equipment repairs are carried out efficiently and to TEL standards.
Knowledge Skills, and Abilities:
- Professionally apply single stage paints and blend when needed.
- Wet sand and buff- knows how to wet sand and buff.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the manufacturers and technical repair process.
- Able to apply, sand, finish Fiberglass/ SMC, Plastics, Metal/ Steel and Aluminum.
- Must have through knowledge of Automotive paint refinishing – single stage applications.
- Preferred knowledge of welding Steel, Aluminum and Plastic.
- Must own and provide paint gun(s) and tools for the job.
- Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint, thinners, and other hazardous materials. Reports any deviations to management.
- Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state and local regulations that affect body shop operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know etc.
- Excellent communication skills.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 5 years of related experience and/or training.
Wage: $25 to $30 per hour
