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Paint Technician Apprentice

Rumpke of Ohio, Inc., Norwood, OH, United States


You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

Paint Technician Apprentice will receive training in all aspects of production painting in an industrial environment including but not limited to repairing paint jobs, preparing surfaces to be painted, removing parts that are not to be painted, and controlling factors that determine the success of painting, along with maintaining inventory, inspecting materials to identify problems/defects.

Responsibilities of Position:

Various painting projects with provided training may include but are not limited to various types of fleet vehicles, containers, compactors, and equipment

Prepping duties including sanding, scraping, painting, and placing decals

Maintenance of truck pressure washer including clean up and inventorying supplies

Ensure all safety decals are on completed jobs

General maintenance, body work and vehicle repair as needed based on location

Maintain painting and/or decal supplies

Complete required inventory and paperwork utilizing computer system

Utilize standard shop hand tools, measuring devices, and equipment

Professional interaction with internal and external customers.

May assist in other projects or areas of the shop as needed

Maintain a clean and safe work area, while performing all tasks in a safe manner, and in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, OHSA, ANSI standards and company policies

Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position will not manage employees

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

Must have the ability to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Ability to use the computer to account for own labor hours every day.

Maintain a positive work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.

Must maintain a safe working environment for self and for others.

A self-starter with strong work ethic and ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Professional interaction with internal and external customers.

Must be able to pass pulmonary test and respirator fit test.

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:

1 year experience in auto body, repair and paint

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday:

Continuously lifting/carrying a max of 10 lbs

Occasionally lifting/carrying a max of 100 lbs

Continuously pushing/pulling a max of 10 lbs

Frequently pushing/pulling a max of 35 lbs

Occasionally pushing/pulling a max of 100 lbs

Frequently working outside

Continuously working in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions

Continuously working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter

Continuously stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling

Frequently climbing and/or balancing

Rarely sitting

Continuously standing/walking

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:

Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas

Exposure to residential and commercial waste

Ability to travel between offices, as required

Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed

Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays

Legally eligible to work in the United States

Valid driver's license (if applicable)

Must successfully complete pre-employment testing

Must be able to read and speak the English language

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke's policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Education
High School (preferred)

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