Painter 1
Job Location:
Bristol, CT - USA
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Job Summary
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for painting full sized vehicles with very minimal defects
Perform preventive maintenance on paint equipment
Identify and spot repair paint defects in accordance with appearance specification
Verify cleaning chemical concentrations
Pre-treat and prep cabs and parts for paint
Spray base coat and clear coat
Mix tints following a formula to match paint codes
Maintain accurate documentation of paint codes
Coordinate material movement within the paint area
Load and unload parts on racking or carts per process documentation
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
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
Solve complex problems with minimal assistance
Know various customer vehicles and trucks
Ability to mask multiple color units & train FAP Paint
Undercoat
Paint Touch Up
Wheel Alignment
QUALIFICATIONS:
HS Diploma or GED required (Automotive paint certification or vocational schoolcertificate preferred)
Minimum 1-2 years Automotive paint 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
No critical shortcomings on last performance review
Demonstrated understanding of Paint materials and cleaning chemicals
Vocational training for automotive finishing preferred
ABLE TO:
Tolerate very high heat temperatures high dust and exposure to chemicals
Work overtime on short notice
BE WILLING TO:
Wear PPE respirators for extended amount of time
Improve self / area / company (including pursuing additional training if needed)
Develop a working knowledge of companys systems (example: AS/400)
Our people are our greatest asset and your success is our success! Thats why we provide comprehensive benefits that support your health financial security and work-life balanceso you can thrive both personally and professionally.
- Health & Wellness: Medical Dental Vision HSA/FSA Wellness Plan
- Financial Security: 401(k) with match Disability Life Insurance
- Work/Life & Growth: Educational Reimbursement EAP Dependent Care
The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply please email us at .
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