Paint Prep & SanderXtreme Manufacturing in Henderson, Nevada, is seeking a Paint Prep & Sander to join our team! Summary of Responsibilities The Paint Prep & Sander is responsible for preparing heavy equipment for painting by using D.A. sanders, sand blasters and scrapers to remove old paint and decals. This will include masking/taping off electrical wires, hydraulic lines and non-painted components. The Paint Prep & Sander will also assist Painters with various tasks.
Essential Functions:
Remove decals and adhesive with scraper and 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 sand blasters.
Fill small dents or scratches with body fillers and smooth surfaces to prepare equipment for painting.
Taping/masking preparation.
Set up working area.
Able to operate heavy equipment, moving it to access areas to be painted.
Bleed out 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.
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.).
Required Experience:
Over two (2) years' automotive or industrial paint prep experience preferred but not required.
Reliable transportation and clean driving record.
Ability to complete projects on time and on budget.
Excellent communication and team-building skills.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
Working Conditions:
For Full-Time employees, expect to work a 10-hour shift on average, including weekends if necessary.
Reliably commute to Henderson, Nevada, or planning to relocate to local area before starting work.
Comply with the brand and hygiene policies.
