Vortex Painter

Summit Truck Bodies, LLC, a quality manufacturer of custom designed service and lube truck bodies, is expanding its workforce due to increasing sales. If you are a motivated team player who is committed to producing a high quality product on time and safely, we want you on our team. Summit Truck Bodies is looking for a Vortex and Undercoating Painter responsible for the proper application of Vortex and undercoating to the body and parts by operating spray equipment.

WE OFFER A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES INCLUDING:

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

- Life (Voluntary and Employer Paid) and Disability Insurance

- 401(K) with company match beginning with your first contribution

- HSA and/or FSA

- Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays

- Employee Car Discount Program

- Missouri Western State University Tuition Partnership
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Prepare work to be accomplished by studying work order, bill of materials and blueprints.

- Prepare bodies for Vortex and undercoating application by masking, taping and prepping the bodies.

- Operate spray equipment to linex and undercoat the body.

- Dispose of hazardous waste from the Vortex and undercoating process in accordance with federal and state laws.

- Adjust paint spraying equipment to get proper flow and coating thickness.

- Responsible for inspecting work after Vortex/undercoat is applied.

- Observe health and safety by wearing a respirator, paint suits and all other PPE.

- Document actions by completing production and quality forms.

- Maintain a clean and safe work area.

- Participate in all continuous improvement programs by offering suggestions and exhibiting initiative in areas within direct control.

- Other duties as assigned by the manager.
Requirements
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

- Frequent mobility and / or sitting, standing, bending or stooping for prolonged / extended periods. Requires lifting up to 50 pounds frequently.

- Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 75 pounds.

- Requires working in areas which are not ventilated or air-conditioned.

- Requires eye-hand coordination sufficient to operate machinery.

- Requires exposure to chemicals and solvents.

- Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

- Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.

- Requires eyesight correctable to 20/20 to read numbers, reports and computer terminals.

- Requires hearing within normal range.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

- High School diploma or equivalent.

- Valid driver's license with good standing MVR.

- Some technical training helpful.

- Must have experience in automotive paint and prep work.

- Must have experience using pressure feed spray equipment.

- Attention to detail is a must

- Able to use hand and power tools and equipment.

- Ability to operate a forklift if required.

- Ability to work with multiple priorities and constant interruptions.

- Must have basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with constant demands and shifting of priorities.

- Ability to work with all levels of employees.

- Ability to be responsive and highly efficient with relaying information.

- Ability to successfully complete respirator medical evaluation.

- Ability to successfully pass a General Abilities Assessment and Post-offer background check, physical and drug screen.
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