Paint Pre / Sander

Ahern Rentals
Elwood, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2022 CLOSED ON 5/30/2022

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paint Pre / Sander position at Ahern Rentals?

Job description

In this ever-growing industry, we strive to find qualified individuals to join our Ahern team and continue the Ahern Family traditions as we strive for success in new, innovative ways.

Ahern Rentals is looking for a Paint Prep & Sander to prepare equipment and other surfaces for painting by using D.A.Sanders, Scrapers, and removing old paint. They will sandblast the equipment, prep it ready for paint. This will include masking/taping off electrical wires, hydraulic lines, and Non-painted components. And will assist the Painters with various tasks.

This opportunity is a great career starter in the industrial paint industry, with plenty of growing room in the Ahern Company.

Incentive Package includes:

  • Competitive pay
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Life
  • Supplemental Insurance Options Available

Qualifications for Paint Prep & Sander:

  • 2 years Automotive painting or Industrial
  • Painting experience required
  • Reliable transportation and clean driving record
  • Ability to complete projects on time and on-budget
  • Excellent communication and team-building skills

Responsibilities for Paint Prep & Sander include but are not limited to:

  • Set-up working area (layout floor covering)
  • Operate lifting or moving devices to move equipment or materials to access areas to be painted
  • Bleed out an air compressor to assure there is no moisture and let compressor continue to run to build up air (to avoid water damage on the air tools)
  • Lubricate all air tools
  • Remove decals and adhesive with recommended solvent before the sanding process
  • Remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from equipment surfaces in preparation for paint application, using abrasives, solvents, washing tanks, or sandblasters.
  • Taping/Masking preparation.
  • Fill small dents or scratches with body fillers and smooth surfaces to prepare equipment for painting.
  • Spray prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and finish coatings.
  • Clean equipment and work areas
  • Collect all tools and place them back in the proper toolboxes
  • Dispose of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner
  • Must wear proper PPE (fresh air respirator, painting overalls, etc.)

APPLY NOW for immediate consideration!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Elwood, KS 66024: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Paint Protection Film Installer
Ceramic Pro South Kansas City -
Stilwell, KS
Pre-Reg Pre-Cert Specialist
The University of Kansas Health System -
Olathe, KS
Automotive Counter and Automotive Paint Specialist
Miller Auto Supply / DBA: NAPA Auto Parts -
Pittsburg, KS

For Employer
Looking for Real-time Job Posting Salary Data?
Keep a pulse on the job market with advanced job matching technology.
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Paint Pre / Sander.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Forecasting Skill

    • Income Estimation: $158,780 - $201,860
    • Income Estimation: $155,194 - $226,189
  • Risk Assessment Skill

    • Income Estimation: $140,299 - $176,468
    • Income Estimation: $187,874 - $263,742
This job has expired.
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Paint Pre / Sander jobs in the Elwood, KS area that may be a better fit.

Merchandiser Specialist

PRE-US, Pittsburg, KS

Automotive Paint Specialist

Miller Auto Supply / DBA: NAPA Auto Parts, Pittsburg, KS