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Position Summary: This role entails the meticulous painting and sandblasting of heavy machinery, oil field pump skids, generator units, and similar equipment within a workshop setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares surfaces for painting to ensure high-quality application.
• Utilizes painting and coating tools on designated equipment to enhance aesthetics, leading to customer satisfaction.
• Repairs body panels and fenders as necessary.
• Applies body filler to small dents that cannot be repaired through conventional methods.
• Files, grinds, sands, and smooths surfaces that have been filled or repaired.
• Sandblasts areas designated for painting and protects bumpers, windows, and trim with masking materials.
• Applies primer and paint to repaired surfaces with precision, adhering to manufacturer specifications and standards.
• Maintains cleanliness and operational safety of the paint booth and associated equipment.
• Conducts minor mechanical tasks to replace components such as handles and panels.
• Installs and removes equipment decals as required.
• Performs final inspections on assemblies and installations of replaced parts.
• Manages labor costs to align with quoted flat rates to meet departmental objectives.
• Completes daily paperwork to facilitate timely invoicing.
• Ensures the upkeep of company property and resources, promoting cleanliness and reliability while minimizing expenses.
• Engages in special projects as directed by the department supervisor to fulfill customer and business requirements.
• Maintains and submits daily/monthly reports on material usage for compliance with EPA/OSHA regulations, including management of MSDS records.
• Disposes of hazardous materials responsibly and keeps work areas organized and clean.
• Works overtime as needed based on workload and customer demands.
• Enhances job knowledge through participation in educational opportunities.
• Adheres to safety protocols consistently and complies with all company policies and standards.
• Regular and punctual attendance is essential.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Familiarity with tools, equipment, methods, materials, and terminology in the painting industry.
• Understanding of safety practices related to paints, solvents, and tools.
• Basic knowledge of estimating, planning, and managing repair job costs.
• Proficiency with relevant computer software and electronic systems.
• Skilled in applying paints and finishes using brushes or spray guns.
• Ability to conduct quality control assessments of products and processes.
• Capable of selecting appropriate tools and equipment for tasks.
• Ability to operate forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Competence in executing precise movements with hands for detailed tasks.
• Strong reading and comprehension skills.
• Ability to listen and understand verbal instructions effectively.
• Willingness to learn advanced aspects of the painting profession.

Education and Experience:

• Preferred: Three or more years of experience in painting or bodywork within an automotive or similar workshop.
• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent; an associate degree or technical training from an accredited vocational institution is strongly preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel (up to 10%) may be required.

Physical Demands:

• Must be capable of lifting and moving objects, utilizing abdominal and lower back muscles for support over extended periods.
• Frequently handles materials or equipment weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Requires constant movement and dexterity; good coordination and stamina are essential.
• Must be able to climb ladders and navigate equipment safely.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Must respond to visual and auditory signals, including alarms and instructions, and conduct visual inspections of work.

Work Environment:

• Primarily works indoors in non-controlled environments, around moving machinery, and in the presence of fumes and hazardous chemicals.
• May encounter extreme weather conditions when working outdoors.
• Exposure to distracting or uncomfortable noise levels is common.
• May be exposed to contaminants, chemicals, dust, steam, and high-pressure equipment.
• Specialized protective equipment is required.
• Work may involve cramped spaces and elevated areas.
• Precision and accuracy are crucial in all tasks.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to convey the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. They are not exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of incumbents in this role. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as necessary.