What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trailer Painter Assistant position at Hale Trailer?
Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, Inc is a multi-location, full-service trailer dealership with an immediate opening at its Allentown, PA location. We are looking for a Trailer Painter Assistant with practical experience in truck, trailer or heavy equipment industries. This position supports Trailer Paint Technicians.
The Company offers competitive compensation and excellent medical, vision & dental benefits, paid holidays and vacation, life insurance, Company provided uniforms, short- and long-term disability, safety and a matching 401k plan, and service awards. In addition, paid uniforms are provided, and this position is eligible for reimbursement programs for safety eyewear and safety shoes.
Responsibilities:
- Properly prepare trailer for paint, wash, dry, mask, prime, sand and polishing.
- Perform detailed inspections of the trailer paint job, providing a description of any problematic areas that need to be addressed.
- Investigate any potential contaminant sources that could affect the quality of the materials used in the painting process.
- Maintain company paint booth(s), tools, and equipment for a clean work environment.
- Ensure the final work product meets all quality standards.
- Performs all duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Must have a minimum of 1 year large paint booth experience. Semi-trailer and/or heave duty truck painting experience preferred.
- Must have a good working knowledge of the handling, procedures & applications for all industry paint products and supplies.
- Must have good communication skills.
- Must be able to work independently in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
- Must adhere to all Company policies including safety policies.
- Must pass a standard pre-employment drug test and physical.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift to 30 lbs. regularly in a safe manner.
- Physically capable of bending, reaching, pushing, pulling and putting pedestals, carts, parts, frames, and Chassis into position for prepping and priming. Ability to climb ladders to do work on the chassis more than 4’ off the ground.
