Paint/Body Worker I
Core
Prep, sand, buff, and repair the body and paint finish of custom ambulances and specialized vehicles.
Role type
Entry-level IC paint and body worker
Builds
Custom ambulances (Type 1, 2, 3) and specialized vehicles for emergency services
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Emergency vehicle production
Required skills
Automotive paint prep and body repair, operation of dual action sanders and grinders, mixing primers and paint products, knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards, ability to work in high-temperature environments
Preferred skills
1-3 years experience in automotive paint prep and body repair, high school diploma or GED
Technologies
Dual action sanders, grinders, hand tools, epoxy seam sealer, body filler, respirators
Responsibilities
Prepping, sanding, and buffing painted vehicles; taping and masking nonpainted surfaces; sealing body seams with epoxy; grinding and filling welds, dents, and gouges with body filler; spraying primer; removing grease and wax; sanding down painted surfaces to remove orange peel; operating buffers to achieve proper finish; climbing vehicles with fall protection; maintaining 6S work area standards
Seniority
Entry-level, moderate supervision
