Automotive Prepper/Sander

Hagerstown MD

Description

The Prepper/Sander 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. Experience: 1-2 to years preferred. Will provide on-site job training and support. Core Competencies: ⦁ Ability to follow verbal and written work instructions ⦁ Able to multitask 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: ⦁ Sand vehicles in accordance with the MAACO Ten Step Procedures ⦁ Keep the Masker supplied with a sufficient volume of properly sanded vehicles at all times, and perform the work 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). ⦁ 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 be able to efficiently work and maintain company minimum standards ⦁ 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: ⦁ Off Nights and Weekends ⦁ Paid Holidays ⦁ On-site Training and Development