Location: Bedford,PA, USA
About JLG, an Oshkosh company
JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products-including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories-can be found all over the world.
SUMMARY
Responsible for the application of paint and other coatings using electrostatic / air assist paint guns and other automotive type paint application devices on JLG products.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Prime, paint, and touchup vehicles with power spray equipment and brushes.
* Mask, unmask, or adjust masking as necessary to ensure specifications are met.
* Sand, wash, and condition parts as necessary. Light bodywork may be required.
* Disassemble, clean, repair, adjust and reassemble painting equipment, such as pumps, paint heaters, tanks, spray guns, etc. for proper operation.
* Flush tanks, hoses and guns prior to color changeovers.
* Mix all types of paints for proper color, formula, conditions, viscosity and consistency.
* Perform titrations and mix or adjust chemicals as necessary in paint, zinc, or other processes.
* Apply decals, stencils, and rust-proofing as required.
* Upkeep of work area and equipment which may include preventative maintenance tasks.
* Inspect product before, during, after paint process to ensure specifications are being met.
* Transport, move or guide parts, subassemblies, or assemblies before, during, or after paint process and to next operation. This may include moving racks or carts by hand and the use of material handling equipment such as a fork lift or overhead crane.
1. Tuggers; operating machines themselves; JLG equipment
* Other duties as assigned or required.
* Checking mils and gloss - rating; how many mils of paint on this item and does it meet the gloss specification
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
* 6 plus months of painting experience in automotive or heavy vehicle/equipment in a manufacturing, industrial, or automotive body shop. Strong mathematical skills. Basic mechanical aptitude
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Candidate should be able to do assigned work with a minimum amount of direction. Ability to troubleshoot and correct issues as directed
* 1 plus year(s) of painting experience in automotive or heavy vehicle/equipment in manufacturing, industrial, or automotive body shop.
CRITICAL PHYSICAL AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
* Safety glasses and safety shoes required at all times. Respirator required when painting and during some paint prep activities. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds repetitively; Add requirement PFT (pass test)
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
* On-the-job training
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking, Sitting, Driving, Hearing, Talking, Visual. Occasional: Reaching, Climbing, Bending/Kneeling. Seldom: Lifting/Carrying 35 lbs., Pushing/Pulling up to 50 lbs. and up to 30 lbs. sustained
Non-Physical Demands: Frequent: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Reading.
Environmental Demands: Frequent: Work Alone, Dust, Temperature Extremes, Loud Noises, Toxic Substances (i.e. solvents). Occasional: Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work.
Work Schedule: Routine shift hours. frequent overtime
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