Collision Repair and Refinish Technician at Summit Truck Bodies – Wathena, Kansas

Summit Truck Bodies, LLC, a quality manufacturer of custom designed service and lube truck bodies, is expanding its workforce due to increasing sales. If you are a motivated team player who is committed to producing a high-quality product on time and safely, we want you on our team. The Collision Repair and Refinish Technician position will prepare the body and components for painting.

WE OFFER A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES INCLUDING:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life (Voluntary and Employer Paid) and Disability Insurance
• 401(K) with company match beginning with your first contribution.
• HSA and/or FSA
• Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Car Discount Program

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare work to be accomplished by studying work order, bill of materials and blueprints.
• Responsible for sanding, masking and prepping bodies and parts before paintwork is started and completed.
• Apply bondo/seam sealer and prepare for final finishing and sanding.
• Wet sand and polish custom-colored bodies and doors.
• Dispose of hazardous waste from the painting process in accordance with federal and state laws.
• Observe health and safety by wearing a respirator, paint suits and all other PPE.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Participate in all continuous improvement programs by offering suggestions and exhibiting initiative in areas within direct control.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Frequent mobility and/or sitting, standing, bending or stooping for prolonged/extended periods.
• Requires lifting up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Requires working in areas which are not ventilated or air-conditioned.
• Requires eye-hand coordination sufficient to operate machinery.
• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting, manual and finger dexterity.
• Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
• Requires working in a fast-paced environment.
• Requires a normal range of hearing and vision.
• Must understand vague and implicit instructions and react favorably in all work situations.
• Must be able to communicate providing verbal feedback in a professional manner.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with good standing MVR.
• Must have experience in paint, collision repair and/or related field.
• Some technical training helpful.
• Ability to use hand and power tools and equipment.
• Ability to read gauges, measurement tools, blueprints and work orders.
• Keen attention to detail is required.
• Ability to successfully complete a General Abilities Assessment and pass a post-offer background check, physical and drug screen.

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