SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Paint Prep & Sander is responsible for preparing product for painting by using D.A. sanders, sand blasters and scrapers to remove old paint and decals. This will include masking/taping off electrical wires, and non-painted components. The Paint Prep & Sander will also assist Painters with various tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Remove grease, dirt, paint or rust from product surfaces in preparation for paint application, using abrasives, solvents, washing tanks or sand blasters.
• Fill small dents or scratches with body fillers and smooth surfaces to prepare product for painting.
• Taping/masking preparation.
• Set up working area.
• Able to operate heavy equipment, moving it to access areas to be painted.
• Bleed out air compressor to assure there is no moisture and let compressor continue to run to build up air (to avoid water damage on the air tools).
• Lubricate all air tools.
• Clean equipment and work areas.
• Collect all tools and place them back in the proper toolboxes.
• Dispose of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner.
• Must wear proper PPE (fresh air respirator, painting overalls, etc.).

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Over two (2) years’ automotive or industrial paint prep experience preferred but not required.
• Reliable transportation and clean driving record.
• Ability to complete projects on time and on budget.
• Excellent communication and team-building skills.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• For Full-Time employees, expect to work an 8-hour shift on average, including weekends if necessary.
• Reliably commute to Henderson, Nevada, or planning to relocate to local area before starting work.
• Comply with the brand and hygiene policies.

Job Type: Full-time