Painter II
Core
Perform skilled surface preparation, bodywork, masking, painting, finishing, and paint correction operations for custom fire trucks and specialty vehicles.
Role type
Painter II (Automotive/Industrial)
Builds
Custom fire apparatus and specialty vehicles
Domain
Manufacturing / Fire Equipment
Required skills
Surface preparation, bodywork, masking, painting, finishing, paint correction, HVLP spray equipment operation, paint mixing, equipment maintenance, blueprint reading, quality inspection
Preferred skills
Vehicle priming and painting, blending, color sanding, buffing, final finish polishing, lean manufacturing practices, minor equipment troubleshooting
Technologies
Gravity-fed HVLP spray guns, rotary buffers, dual action sanders/polishers, grinders, paint mixing systems, paint booth and bake oven systems
Responsibilities
Prepare fire apparatus bodies for paint application through sanding, cleaning, and masking; Perform bodywork and surface repairs using fillers and glazing putties; Mix and prepare primers, sealers, basecoats, and clear coats; Apply coatings using gravity-fed HVLP spray equipment; Wet sand, buff, polish, and perform paint defect correction; Operate and maintain paint booth systems and curing equipment; Inspect painted surfaces for defects and perform corrections; Mask and protect non-painted surfaces; Follow flash times, bake schedules, and coating sequences; Clean and maintain spray guns and workspaces; Record production activity and communicate quality concerns.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
