Objective of Position: Prepares and finishes metal surfaces of trailers in preparation for painting process, and apply paint to trailer surfaces and the ability to train in these processes. Principal Responsibilities: • Follows surface preparation specifications on trailers and accessories. • Follows supervisor/assistant supervisor’s instructions. • Uses blasting equipment to remove rust, carbon, mill scale and weld spatter. May be required to use buffers and chippers etc. to clean hard to reach areas. • Handles and utilizes all material used in the blast areas in a safe manner. • Applies primer and topcoat to trailers • Repairs paint on trailers • Maintains Paint vault • Inspects own work and trainee’s work • Dries and prepares trailer for paint booth by setting on paint carts. • Operates overhead crane in a safe manner. • Is familiar with all equipment used and is responsible for routine maintenance and upkeep. • Advises supervisor of any problems with sandblasting equipment or trailers. • Monitors supplies needed in area and updates supervisor as necessary. • Carefully prepares trailers for blasting or painting, by masking off key components on the trailer that are not blasted or painted. • Handles, stores and disposes of all hazardous materials properly. Successfully completes annual training. • Follow standard work and procedures. • Must adhere to all safety standard set by the company. • Monitors pH level of prep wash effluent throughout shift to maintain compliance. • Performs axle alignments and adjusts brakes as directed. • Perform other duties as assigned. Position Qualifications: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. • Must be proficient in shop floor computer operating systems • Must have achieved most Painter I skills Physical Demands & Work Environment: • Ability to work up to a 12 hour shift. • Ability to fluctuate hours to accommodate needs • While performing duties of job, employee is required to: stand, kneel, walk, sit, climb, bend, and twist; use hands to finger, handle and feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. • Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. • Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to changes in temperature and humidity, exposure to dust, fumes and is near moving machinery. • Upon initial assignment to an area where hazardous waste will be handled, training of management of hazardous waste must be conducted within six months of start date • Annual training is required for management of hazardous waste including a review of the company contingency plan