Transportation equipment painter job description

Company Overview

In 1962, Ring Power Corporation became a full-line Caterpillar dealer in North Florida, and later expanded its authorized territory to include Central Florida.

Today, Ring Power Corporate headquarters in St. Augustine oversees the operations of 18 branch locations throughout the state of Florida, including large regional facilities in Tampa and Orlando and crane and forklift sales and service facilities in Pompano and Miami. Ring Power also has eight facilities outside of Florida - Rhode Island, New Jersey, the Carolinas, Georgia, Texas and California - to serve the needs of other specialized industries and customers.

Ring Power Corporation has become one of the largest Caterpillar dealers in the Southeastern United States through dedication to the mission of customer service. In order to preserve the "Customers First" reputation that Ring Power was built on, we continually train our employees and work closely with our customers to assure complete satisfaction, especially after the sale.

Currently, more than 2,000 employees at 26 locations throughout Florida and the United States work hard to provide the highest quality construction equipment, backed by responsive, professional service and support at every level.

Qualifications

Education and Experience
Formal Education High School diploma or GED

Experience 3-4 years

Required / Credentials
Able to easily and effectively comprehend written material and communicate orally and in writing with employees and customers.

Successfully completed all required training curriculum to be designated Painter II.

Moderate level capability in the use of a computer, Microsoft Office products and relevant Dealer software programs.

Not Required but Highly Desired Criteria
Proficient in the use of a computer, Microsoft Office products and relevant Dealer software programs.

Updating of Knowledge
Job requirements change requiring re-training to stay current every 1-2 years.

Responsibility for Change, Innovation, Overall Improvement, and/or Effectiveness
Problem Solving Job requires basic problem solving ability using established examples / guidance.

Creativity Job requires some creativity to generate solutions or improve effectiveness within well-established boundaries.

Autonomy Job is regularly monitored to determine outcomes. Assignments allow some discretion in decision making and setting priorities within well-established parameters.

Working Environment
Stress Load Occasional exposure to these stresses (less than 20% of the time).

Workload Fluctuation Job frequently involves changes in priorities, complexity and/or quantity of work.

Work Schedule Work is typically performed during regular business hours with occasional requirements to work nights, holidays and weekends.

Organizational Impact
A person's performance in this job has considerable immediate impact on expense, efficiencies or achievement of overall department objectives.

Supervisory Responsibility
Job has no subordinates / no supervisory responsibility (may work independently or as a member of a team)

Physical Demands
· "NA": Not Applicable

· "O": Occasionally - (up to 3 hours/day)

· "F": Frequently - (3-6 hours/day)

· "C": Constantly - (6-8 hours/day)

O: Climbing
O: Balancing
O: Stooping
O: Kneeling
O: Crouching
O: Crawling
O: Reaching
C: Standing
F: Sitting
F: Walking
O: Feeling
O: Fingering
C: Grasping
F: Repetitive Motion
O: Talking
F: Hearing

O: Pushing - Up to 25 lbs.
O: Pulling - Up to 25 lbs.
O: Lifting - Up to 25 lbs.
O: Pushing - 26-50 lbs
O: Pulling - 26-50 lbs.
O: Lifting - 26-50 lbs.
N/A: Pushing - Over 50 lbs.
N/A: Pulling - Over 50 lbs.
N/A: Lifting - Over 50 lbs.

Environmental Conditions
· "NA": Not Applicable

· "O": Occasionally - (up to 3 hours/day)

· "F": Frequently - (3-6 hours/day)

· "C": Constantly - (6-8 hours/day)

F: Inside conditions: Protection from weather but not necessarily from temperature change.
O: Outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather.
N/A: Extreme cold: Temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
N/A: Extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
N/A: Noise: sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard above the ambient noise level
O: Vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities of whole body.
O: Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions (i.e. proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working in high places, exposure to heat and/or chemicals.
F: Atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: Fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
O: Oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.
F: Air particulates / contaminants: the worker is required to wear respirator.

RING POWER CORPORATION, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.

Knapheide Installation Center is looking to hire experienced full-time Painters for 1st shift and 3rd shift. You can expect to earn $19.64/hour - $24.97/hour ($0.75/hour shift differential for 3rd Shift), based on skills and experience.

At Knapheide, you're more than an employee. You're part of a family filled with multi-generation employees who take pride in the work they do. Knapheide has been in business since 1848 and is the premier work truck equipment, accessory, and commercial upfit provider in the United States.

BENEFITS & PERKS

• 4-day work week
• Paid weekly
• Paid Time Off , prorated based upon hire date; 9 days at 1 year (Received January 1 following hire date); 14 days at 2 years (Received second January 1 following hire date)
• Paid Holidays , including Black Friday and Christmas
• 401(k) with 7% company contribution , once eligible
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer paid Life Insurance

Shifts: 1st Shift (Monday - Thursday, 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM); additional overtime as needed or required

3rd Shift (Sunday - Wednesday, 7:30 PM - 6:00 AM); additional overtime as needed or required

Location : Knapheide Installation Center - West Quincy

8665 Co Rd 346

Taylor, MO 63471

DAY-TO-DAY AS A PAINTER

In this fast-paced role, you'll paint single-stage, metallic, and base/clear finishes on a variety of truck utility bodies, platforms, dump trucks, and chassis. You'll repair any body damage, sand, and verify equipment has been properly prepped prior to painting. This position requires attention to detail to meet production standards and ensure customer satisfaction.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Expert knowledge of both paint and body repair
• Previous experience working against timed job standards
• Respectful - kind, positive, and helpful
• Career-minded - looking for more than a job
• Team player - gets along well with others
• Pride in your work - desire to produce quality work and ensure customer satisfaction

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds
• Previous industrial/automotive paint and body repair experience; preferred 2+ years

If you're someone who never settles for second best, takes pride in the work you do, and looking for a jump start on a new career, apply today!

**3rd Shift Position**

**Job Summary**

The equipment painter position will be responsible for appropriately applying paint to all finished parts requiring paint. All Painter positions will be expected to recognize, understand, and preform to Morbark paint standards.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

+ Select appropriate coatings, paints, or sprays, or prepare them by mixing substances according to formulas, using automated paint mixing equipment

+ Make sure all equipment is cleaned and properly prepped before painting

+ Read and understand formulas and follow written and verbal directions

+ Complete startup and shut down process on the paint line

+ Disassemble, clean, reassemble, and maintain painting application equipment

+ Follow departmental objectives, standards or directions

+ Perform routine maintenance on painting equipment

+ Adheres to safety, quality, inventory and production guidelines

+ Follows company policies and procedures.

**Education and Experience Requirements:**

+ High school diploma or equivalent is required

+ Urethane or automotive experience

+ Two (2) to three (3) years of paint line experience

+ Ability to handle both basic math and print reading

+ Ability to use a tape measure

+ Ability to measure and mix paint

**Physical Requirements**

+ Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds from floor to chest to high shelving.

+ Frequent postural changes such as sitting, reaching, climbing, standing, walking, lifting, stooping and twisting.

+ Ability to see details at a close range (within a few feet) and judge which of several objects is closer or further away.

**Note:**

This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).