Automotive Painter | 3rd Shift

💰 $3,200 - $5,120 (Est.) 📍 Salem

Job Description

Qualifications
Experience in automotive paint and body repair
Excellent communication skills (verbal/written)
Excellent visual acuity to identify flaws in Class A painted surfaces
High school diploma or GED
Exposed to hazardous conditions such as dust, fumes, and spray - respirators are required
1-5 years: Experience in paint surfaces, paint sprayers, and paint booths
1-5 years: Experience in automotive paint and body repair
Note: This section is not inclusive, other duties are assigned as necessary to support team goals
However, for this role, applicants must be currently and in the future authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship
Benefits
Competitive pay and generous benefits package along with the opportunity to be a part of a strong team and growing one's career
Salary range is $25-$28/hour
Specific salary is commensurate with experience and factors such as relevant experience, education, certifications and licenses, skills, and training
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance options from day one
Generous and flexible paid time off
401(K) match, fully vested
Company provided life insurance, short term and long-term disability insurances, employee assistance program
Variety of automobile purchase discounts (Stellantis (FCA), BMW, Ford, GM, Subaru-many others)
Tuition reimbursement and professional development
Responsibilities
Shift: 12:00am to 8:00am
Sprays surfaces of, manufactured products, or product area with protective or decorative material, such as primer, paint, enamel, using spray gun: Cleans grease and dirt from product, using materials, such as lacquer thinner, soap, and water
Applies masking tape over parts and areas that are not to be coated
May manually manipulate parts into the proper carrier/hanger to provide for proper spraying/drying
Sands/preps the primer surface to include removing defects and to fill cavities and dents with body filler and putty to attain smooth surface
Selects and mixes coating liquid to produce desired color, according to specifications, using paddle or mechanical mixer
Pours coating liquid into spray container and connects gun to air hose
Turns sprayer valves and nozzle to regulate width and pressure of spray according to knowledge of painting technique
Pulls trigger and directs spray onto work surface to apply prime or finish coat
Cleans spraying equipment and brushes with solvent
Capable of doing spot repair on parts, using blending clear to cut in edges
Wet sand small defects and buff paint back to original shine
Manufacturing environment, heat and cold conditions may be extreme at times based on weather
Considered medium to heavy work physically
Job description
STS Group is a globally leading supplier of components and systems for the commercial vehicle and automotive industries headquartered in France. The Adler Pelzer Group, a global Tier 1 supplier recently acquired STS group to expand its target market. STS is pioneering operations of Class A surface components for the heavy trucks in the USA. We are seeking experienced Painters/Finishers (3rd Shift) to support the opening of the brand-new STS facility near Salem, Virginia in the Roanoke, VA area. Shift: 12:00am to 8:00am.

Responsibilities Of The Painter/Finisher
• Sprays surfaces of, manufactured products, or product area with protective or decorative material, such as primer, paint, enamel, using spray gun: Cleans grease and dirt from product, using materials, such as lacquer thinner, soap, and water.
• Applies masking tape over parts and areas that are not to be coated.
• May manually manipulate parts into the proper carrier/hanger to provide for proper spraying/drying
• Sands/preps the primer surface to include removing defects and to fill cavities and dents with body filler and putty to attain smooth surface.
• Selects and mixes coating liquid to produce desired color, according to specifications, using paddle or mechanical mixer.
• Pours coating liquid into spray container and connects gun to air hose.
• Turns sprayer valves and nozzle to regulate width and pressure of spray according to knowledge of painting technique.
• Pulls trigger and directs spray onto work surface to apply prime or finish coat.
• Cleans spraying equipment and brushes with solvent.
• Capable of doing spot repair on parts, using blending clear to cut in edges.
• Wet sand small defects and buff paint back to original shine.

Requirements For The Painter/Finisher
• Experience in automotive paint and body repair.
• Experience in paint surfaces, paint sprayers, and paint booths preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal/written).
• Excellent visual acuity to identify flaws in Class A painted surfaces.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Certifications from apprentice or training programs preferred.

Benefits For The Painter/Finisher
• Competitive pay and generous benefits package along with the opportunity to be a part of a strong team and growing one's career
• Salary range is $25-$28/hour. Specific salary is commensurate with experience and factors such as relevant experience, education, certifications and licenses, skills, and training.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance options from day one
• Generous and flexible paid time off
• 401(K) match, fully vested
• Company provided life insurance, short term and long-term disability insurances, employee assistance program
• Variety of automobile purchase discounts (Stellantis (FCA), BMW, Ford, GM, Subaru-many others)
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development

Physical And Working Environment
• Exposed to hazardous conditions such as dust, fumes, and spray - respirators are required.
• Manufacturing environment, heat and cold conditions may be extreme at times based on weather.
• Considered medium to heavy work physically.

Qualifications

Experience:
• 1-5 years: Experience in paint surfaces, paint sprayers, and paint booths.
• 1-5 years: Experience in automotive paint and body repair.

Note: This section is not inclusive, other duties are assigned as necessary to support team goals.

Adler Pelzer Group and STS provides sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently and in the future authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship.

No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors

We are an equal opportunity employer. STS participate in the E-Verify Program.

We are proud to continue this story and to build the foundations for a brighter future for generations to come. We are the Adler Pelzer Group, a worldwide leader in the design, engineering, manufacturing of acoustical and thermal components and systems for the automotive sector. We deliver acoustic performance and increase thermal efficiency, in order to achieve the best in comfort for the vehicles of our customers.

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Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Painter Jobs is a plus.

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