Painter

At Safe Fleet our name says it all. We make fleet vehicles – and everyone in and around them – safer. Our fleet safety platform brings together best-in-class products, ground-breaking technology, and a 100-year history of fleet know-how and innovation to solve the world’s biggest fleet safety problems.

Our core value is safety. Without safety first, efficiency and productivity are not possible. This is true for our products, our culture, and our relationship with our community. Our vision is to reduce preventable deaths and injuries in and around fleet vehicles with a goal of ZERO accidents.

We are a fast-growing manufacturing, service, and technology company with over 1700 employees in over 15 locations across Canada and the US. We’re looking for motivated self-starters with innovative thinking to join our team and help us achieve our growth and performance goals. Sound like you?

Work for the Smart Safety Company

Summary: This position is responsible for all steps of the painting process for assembled parts. This includes removing grease and dirt, applying tape, mixing paint and applying paint through various methods. The position is also responsible for maintaining and cleaning painting equipment.

Essential Skills include the following:

Essential Skills.

• Understands how to read, comprehend, and follow blueprints and work orders
• Ability to perform Inventory transactions including scrap procedures and unplanned transactions forms
• Demonstrated ability to perform test procedures and complete necessary test forms and documentation for; Static tester, Press tester, Angle value tester, Monitor tester, Flow room, Fire pump operation
• Must have basic computer skills and be able to navigate AS400, (use look up screen, log on/off jobs), use EBPDM, and utilize other systems as necessary
• Capable of identifying all defects in the Machining and Foundry Lessons Learned books
• Competent in visual quality inspections and able to identify deviations from specifications or flaws
• Must be proficient in painting procedures including; Cleaning and preparation, Mixing and thinning paint, Mixing and thinning primer, Masking and taping

• Must demonstrate Extensive knowledge on the following operations and maintenance; Spray Gun, Pressure Pot, Ambient Air Pump, Paint Booth, Ultra-High-Pressure Pump
• Understand the Paint Booth safety procedures and PPE equipment
• Can accurately complete daily paint usage reporting
• Must demonstrate ability to complete assemblies to the established production rates.

Personal Attributes:

PRODUCTIVITY:

• Thrives in a challenging and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to efficiently work with internal departments to deliver what is needed
• Reacts with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround

PROCESS IMPROVEMENT:

• Commitment to excellence and goal oriented
• Proactive rather than reactive. Able to avoid mistakes that could/should be anticipated.
• Solid problem-solving skills

ATTENDANCE:

• Reports to work on time and communicates schedule changes promptly to supervisor.
• Schedules time off in advance.
• Keeps absences within guidelines.

SAFETY:

• Maintains the highest standards of safety in performing all duties.

QUALITY OF WORK:

• Quality-driven
• Ability to evaluate information quickly, identify key issues and formulate conclusions based on sound, practical judgment, experience, and common sense.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently

TEAMWORK:

• Able to build productive working relationships with internal personnel based on respect and good rapport.
• Communicates honestly, openly, and consistently.
• Show a willingness to assist other team members as appropriate
• Consistently demonstrates a "can-do" attitude.

Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or GED
• A trade school degree (preferred)

Physical Working Conditions:

• Job requires repetitively lifting average weight objects with repetitive bending and stooping.
• Frequently lifts heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.)
• Job may require physical exertion such as long periods of standing.
• Job may require above average agility and dexterity.

Working Environment:

• Regular exposure to unfavorable conditions such as weather conditions, noisy, or dusty locations.

At Elkhart Brass, a Safe Fleet Company, you are empowered to build a career that will take you where you want to go. You'll enjoy the support to think outside the box and the tools necessary to achieve personal success. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including Medical, Dental, 401K and more!

We're a background check and pre-hire drug screen company where allowed by law.

*Safe Fleet does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry veteran status or any other status protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Work Location: One location