Automotive Painter

About This Role

This role involves preparing various truck components for the paint application process and then applying paint using manual spray techniques or robotics. Painters also participate in an Advanced Painter Training Program to continuously improve their skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare product for the paint application process by: Sanding, removal of oils, debris, or imperfections of the raw product, and taping off product and/or components where paint should not be applied
• Apply paint to various truck components using manual spray techniques, spray painting in an electro-static booth on a moving assembly line, and using robotic paint technology
• Correct defects on finished product and learn to identify imperfections in the paint application process to avoid future defects

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Must be able to speak and understand the English Language
• Must be able to meet physical requirements with or without an accommodation to include: Lift, Carry, Push, Pull 50 pounds or more, Stand & Walk for 8 hours per day, consistently work in awkward positions such as bending, squatting, working from ladders 12 feet high, use vibratory tools, etc.
• Must be able to wear a respirator
• Work around smoke, dusts, fiberglass while wearing proper protective equipment

Nice to have:

• Prior automotive painting experience

Benefits

• Automatic wage progression based on service time provided attendance/performance are within good standing
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Medical, vision, dental, life insurance, AD&D insurance
• Employer-paid pension and options to participate in 401K
• Employer-provided uniforms
• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Tuition reimbursement

About the Company

Kenworth Truck Company manufactures heavy and medium-duty trucks and is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company ’s dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks. Kenworth is the first truck manufacturer to receive the Environmental Protection Agency ’s Clean Air Excellence award in recognition of its environmentally friendly products.