Summary: Prepares all assemblies, sub-assemblies, and parts for the painting process in accordance to customer specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs surface prep operations including grinding, sanding, chipping, and filling to achieve a proper surface for finishing.
Masks pumps and trucks as needed.
Sets up jobs for the painters according to the paint specification sheets.
Inspects parts and machines for their conformance to prep standards before painting.
Prepares documentation and checklists accurately.
Informs Supervisor or Lead Person of problems encountered, such as material and quality issues.
Drives the truck in and out of the wash bay.
Looks over the vehicle for overall correctness such as doors fitting, all accessories safely attached, etc.
Removes, labels and stores all appropriate truck/machine and pump parts as required before beginning surface prep operations.
Cleans all areas to be painted for proper paint adhesion. (Chemical compounds are typically used in this process).
Ensures that the work area is orderly, clean and safe on a daily basis.
Maintains Putzmeister America’s high standards of quality.
Performs other duties as assigned or directed.

Qualifications:
Ability to assemble and disassemble heavy equipment.

Education/Certification/Training:
High school diploma or GED.
Six (6) months to one (1) year of experience preferred.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:
The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Frequently required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials.
The noise level in this environment is frequently loud.
Ability to continuously stand or walk; and the ability to bend, squat, climb stairs and lift frequently.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds

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