Paint Tech

Paint Tech | Royal Truck Body | Carson, CA

Regular Employee | Hourly Non-Exempt | $23.00 - 24.00

Who we are:

At The Shyft Group we are driven to deliver. Proudly the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis bring people, goods, and services where they need to be.

We are strengthened by ten industry-leading brands -- Utilimaster, Blue Arc, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond, Builtmore and Independent Truck Upfitters. Over 4,000 employees across eleven states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, every ride.

Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road - for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.

With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward - leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

What you'll do:

The job of the Senior Paint Prep requires all of elements of Paint Prep 1 and
2.

• Ability to detect defects on uncoated metal surfaces such as dents, poor weld alignment, deep scratches and material defects
• Ability to use Bondo or other metal fillers to repair any defect prior to the primer operation
• Ability to mask areas of the body that does not get painted usually for repairs after the paint process
• Ability to seal seems using chalking between the primer process and the top-coat process
• Final inspection of the body before it goes into the paint booth to determine that the body is defect free
• Locate and remove imperfections on panels prior to painting
• Prepare vehicle surfaces for minor damage repairs including plastic or liquid filler, caulking and preparing surface to be paint ready
• Apply paper and masking tape to protect unpainted surfaces, such as bumpers, windows, chrome trim, and other parts while surrounding areas are spray-painted
• Tapes the truck bodies up using tape, paper and plastic bags to prevent overspray and ensure that paint does not go on areas that do not require paint
• Smooth unmasked surfaces with sandpaper removing gloss from previous coats of paint
• Sand rough spots and imperfections including but not limited to orange peel, fish eyes, dirt, etc.
• After truck body is painted, remove masking tape, and clean vehicle
• Move body or vehicle to designated area for buffing as required
• High attention to detail to ensure that job is completed on time and done right the first time to eliminate reworks or additional labor
• Must be able to work overtime as required by business needs including occasional Saturdays

What you need to be successful:

• Education: Minimum High School Diploma, or GED preferred
  
• Prior Experience: 3+ years of experience as paint help required
  
• Preferred: Attention to detail, body shop and/or vehicle prepping experience preferred

Why The Shyft Group?

At The Shyft Group, we believe our people are our greatest
asset. That's why we're committed to fostering an environment where you can
thrive personally and professionally. When you succeed, we all succeed. We
offer comprehensive benefits that prioritize your health, financial well-being,
and work/life balance-because we know your best work happens when you feel
supported in every aspect of life.

Stay Healthy: Your health is our priority. We
provide:

• Comprehensive
  Medical and Rx Plan
• Health
  Savings Account (HSA)
• Complete
  Dental and Vision Coverage
• Healthcare
  Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• A
  proactive Wellness Plan to help you stay at your best

Financial Security: We're here to help you build a
secure future. Our benefits include:

• 401(k)
  Retirement Savings with employer contributions
• Short-
  and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Company-Paid
  Life and Dependent Life Insurance
• Options
  for Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Work/Life Balance: We know a fulfilling life outside of work fuels success at
work. We offer:

• Educational
  Reimbursement to support your professional growth
• An Employee
  Assistance Program (EAP) for guidance when you need it
• Dependent
  Care FSA to help manage family responsibilities

At The Shyft Group, we don't just offer benefits-we offer
peace of mind. Join us and experience the difference!

The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careers@theshyftgroup.com.

The Shyft Group is an E-Verify Employer

Shyft uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details. E-Verify Notice U.S. Right to Work Notice.