Painter II

This position is responsible for developing the skills required for cleaning and preparing buses for secondary finish paint applications. The successful candidate will also be able to apply primers and finish paint coatings, with guidance from the Painter 1, while following established procedures.

• Apply tape and/or decals in accordance with customer requirements.
• Complete all assigned training in the time allotted.
• Pass all sections of our paint application skills evaluation after all training is complete.
• Ensure proper spray technique, including straight paint gun travel, even coat of material, and proper on and off triggering of paint gun.
• Ensure paint gun is the proper distance from the surface being painted and correct overlap is being followed.
• Identify and repair any defects found before applying coatings.
• Properly prep the bus for finish coatings, including masking, taping, using a blower to remove loose dirt and debris, cleaning, and tacking.
• Break down, clean, and rebuild spray gun as necessary.
• Wear a full-face respirator, gloves, and paint suit while applying coatings.
• Perform all spray gun set-up checks as required before application of coatings process.
• Bend, stoop, and reach. Climb up and down, as well as work while using a ladder.
• Lift regularly up to 10 pounds.
• Wear a respirator for up to eight hours.
• Clean work areas and keep all dirt/dust, trash, used sandpaper, etc. from off the floor and in other areas by following 5S and other lean initiatives.
• Perform other related job duties as determined by management.
• Attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Be at workstation at the beginning of the shift.

• Previous automotive paint experience is desirable.
• Ability to read and follow intermediate measurements, possess elementary mechanical aptitude.
• Attention to detail and ability to distinguish differences in color shades and tints.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Good communication skills, ability to work with little supervision, and ability to work in a team environment.

New Flyer offers a competitive compensation package, including:

• Competitive wages.
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K.
• FMLA/Short Term Disability.
• A continuous learning environment.

New Flyer has been named a Manitoba Top Employer for 2020 and has been recognized for its commitment to employee development and well-being.