What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paint Prep Painter position at Idaho Truck Specialties, L.L.C.?
The Company
Cobalt Truck Equipment started in 1995 with 12 employees & a single location. Our corporate headquarters are in Nampa, Idaho, and the company has only continued to grow from there. Now, Cobalt Truck Equipment has over 100 employees and locations in Spokane, Las Vegas, Fort Worth and San Antonio. In addition to building custom, fully equipped trucks for its clients, Cobalt Truck Equipment also keeps an extensive inventory of built-up, work-ready truck packages available for immediate delivery. Construction, utility, municipal and heavy equipment clients have all come to trust Cobalt Truck Equipment for quality mechanics trucks, lube trucks, utility bodies, platforms, vans, and more. Cobalt Truck Equipment is a lean manufacturer. We standardize our work processes, reducing our product cycle time and work in progress. This results in cost savings that we can then pass on to our customers. Lean implementation creates a clean, efficient, orderly, and safe workplace that lives up to the Cobalt Truck Equipment standard. At the heart of Cobalt’s success lies our unwavering commitment to craftsmanship and the journey from a small Idaho workshop to a multi-location enterprise is a testament to Cobalt’s vision and adaptability.
Summary
The Paint Prep/Painter will be responsible for preparing all jobs as directed by Service Manager, perform body work, paint prep, seam seal and masking of bodies as required on all jobs that come to the paint department. Some minor hand tools required for this position.
Essential Functions
This includes the following but is not limited to the job specifications contained herein. Additional duties or job functions that can be performed safely may be required as deemed necessary by supervisory personnel.
- Prep vehicles for paint by cleaning, sanding, and masking surfaces.
- Operate power tools and paint spraying equipment effectively.
- De-nib and buff paint work.
- Mix paint with computer system.
- Prepare surfaces for painting by removing old paint, priming surfaces, or applying other surface preparations as needed
- Utilize sandpaper, scraping to strip old paint, executing preparation work for the surfaces, and applying filler
- Paint Interior & Exterior of body, chassis & misc. parts. (Single stage/ Base Clear Coat)
- Conduct paint equipment maintenance tasks as needed, ensuring all equipment is in good working order.
- Always maintain a clean and well-kept area exercising the 5S Culture.
- Repair body damage.
- Occasionally spray epoxy primers and multi spec for interior compartment repair after modifications have been performed.
- Spray multiple coatings on trucks
- Sand, seam seal and mask bodies in preparation for paint or other coatings.
- Know and maintain all EPA regulations as required.
- Report any unsafe conditions to Department Manager as they are seen or occur.
- Collaborate with team members to meet project deadlines and quality standards.
Minimum Requirements
- Proven experience as a paint prepper or similar role in an automotive body shop
- Proficiency in using power tools and paint spraying equipment
- Knowledge of automotive painting techniques and materials
- Ability to perform heavy lifting and physical tasks as required by the job.
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing high quality work
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work well within a team environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent; vocational or technical training is a plus
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibility.
Work Environment
This position works inside in a controlled environment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb and balance. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and on occasions lift up to 50 pounds and move more than 100 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
Cobalt Truck Equipment hours are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday. Your supervisor at their discretion may alter your work schedule at any time to accommodate the work load. This is a full-time position and a forty hour work week is mandatory.
Travel
No travel expected for this position.
Preferred Education and Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with three to six months related experience and / or training.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, vision insurance
- Employer paid life insurance and short and long term disability
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for career advancement
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Cobalt Truck Equipment is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
