Paint Prep Detailer

Chris-Craft is a premium boat manufacturer participating in the luxury goods industry looking for a Paint Prep Detailer who want to be part of a great team building a world-class product.

If you've been looking for the opportunity to be part of a company that is rapidly growing, you welcome challenges and work well as part of a team or on you own, then look no further.

The Paint Prep Technician is a key person within the paint department and is experienced with all aspects of painting from diagnosing a problem, prepping the area, proper chemical usage, application and finishing the paint. Incumbent needs to be an organized individual that can prioritize work and be most effective at completing the workload.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understands sanding procedures and grit abrasive
• Able to properly use of blocking, DA, air file, Die Grinder, Disc Grinder, etc.
• Able to fair in parts with minimal surface distortion
• Prepares surfaces to be painted by grinding, sanding or buffing to remove imperfections in gel coat surfaces
• Fills and repairs dents or scratches and smooths surfaces
• Masks, tapes, bags or otherwise protects areas that will not be painted
• Ability to lift/move heavy objects
• Able to self-inspect fiberglass parts
• Flexibility to work extended hours, work on short notice and still have the ability to complete the task in a timely manner.
• Able to manage a high level of work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Technical School certification in applicable program preferred.
• 0-1 years’ experience in paint repair.
• Experience using paint, chemicals, and process control.
• Experience and knowledge using different paint guns, tips, applied pressure and tools.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools needed
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• General knowledge of boat painting and marine manufacturing.
• Good attendance required
• Physical stamina and manual dexterity needed
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements: Including, but not limited to: bending, climbing, crawling, stretching, squatting, kneeling, twisting, reaching, walking and lifting up to 20 pounds. May work on knees, seated, laying down, standing up. May require individual to be in awkward positions.

Environmental Conditions: Exposed to heat, cold, dust, fumes, and some outside weather conditions. May be exposed to acetone, putties, glues, adhesive cleaners, caulking, transmission fluids, lubricants

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer as well as a drug-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background screen.

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