Painter Helper

Paint Line Technician

The PLT is a critical position in our production shop environment to keep the production paint line continuously moving vehicle units through the paint booth, balancing time efficiency and quality.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to follow verbal and written work instructions
• Able to muititask and be detail-oriented
• Willingness to work overtime hours if needed
• Team-oriented
• Results driven
• Posess good decision making ability and sound judgement
• Commitment to continued learning

Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Complete vehicles so that they are ready for the paint booth within the established time frame (average of one hour per vehicle, 8 per day in accordance with Maaco’s 8-4-2 Production Operating Model). 

• Keep the painter supplied with at least two properly masked vehicles at all times.
• Mask vehicles in accordance with the MAACO Procedures for detailing
• Using and maintaining all MAACO equipment in a safe and judicious manner.
• Adhering to all health regulations and utilize all safety equipment.
• Adhering to all safety rules in dealing with hazardous materials.
• Maintaining his/her workstation in a clean and efficiently organized manner.
• Performing work in accordance with MAACO Quality Standards and examining all work upon intake coming into their department for Quality Standards.
• Using all materials in an efficient and cost effective manner.
• Developing all the skills of sanding, masking and detailing.
• Functioning as a member of the MAACO team, and assisting other Paint Line Technicians in the completion of their procedures when needed to keep the line moving.
• Clean and wipe down vehicles
• Maintains a clean and organized work area
• Efficiently work and maintain company minimum standards
• Perform masking to protect adjacent panels from overspray.
• Must review the repair order for each vehicle prior to beginning any work on the vehicle
• Maintain all tools and equipment, including maintenance of paint booth and booth filters
• Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, kneel or crouch in providing a properly prepared vehicle for painting
• Keeps track of allotted vehicles while helping to keep all vehicles on schedule for stated delivery date
• Fulfill all paint preparation processes for vehicles according to Reliable Auto Body & manufactures requirements
• Duties may include priming, sealing, jamming of replacement parts. All while maintaining an acceptable cost per paint labor hour.
• Assisting the painter with everyday duties including lifting, preparing, sanding, taping, masking & cleaning of vehicles prior to being moved into the booth.
• Maintain clean and organized work area, blowing out daily, and returning any unused inventory to storage

Benefits:

• 401K
• Medical
• Vision
• Dental