The Prepper/Sander is a critical position in our production shop environment to keep the production paint line continuously moving vehicle units through the paint booth, balancing time efficiency and quality.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to follow verbal and written work instructions
• Able to multitask and be detail-oriented
• Willingness to work overtime hours if needed
• Team-oriented
• Results driven
• Possess good decision making ability and sound judgement
• Commitment to continued learning

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Sand vehicles in accordance with the MAACO Ten Step Procedures
• Keep the Masker supplied with a sufficient volume of properly sanded vehicles at all times, and perform the work within the established time frame (average of one hour per vehicle, 8 per day in accordance with MAACO’s 8-4-2 Production Operating Model)
• Using and maintaining all MAACO equipment in a safe and judicious manner
• Adhering to all health regulations and utilize all safety equipment
• Adhering to all safety rules in dealing with hazardous materials
• Maintaining his/her workstation in a clean and efficiently organized manner
• Performing work in accordance with MAACO Quality Standards and examining all work upon intake coming into their department for Quality Standards
• Using all materials in an efficient and cost effective manner
• Developing all the skills of sanding, masking and detailing
• Functioning as a member of the MAACO team, and assisting other Paint Line Technicians in the completion of their procedures when needed to keep the line moving
• Clean and wipe down vehicles
• Maintains a clean and organized work area
• Efficiently work and maintain company minimum standards
• Perform masking to protect adjacent panels from overspray
• Must be able to efficiently work and maintain company minimum standards
• Must review the repair order for each vehicle prior to beginning any work on the vehicle
• Maintain all tools and equipment, including maintenance of paint booth and booth filters
• Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, kneel or crouch in providing a properly prepared vehicle for painting
• Keeps track of allotted vehicles while helping to keep all vehicles on schedule for stated delivery date
• Fulfill all paint preparation processes for vehicles according to Reliable Auto Body & manufactures requirements
• Duties may include priming, sealing, jamming of replacement parts, all while maintaining an acceptable cost per paint labor hour
• Assisting the painter with everyday duties including lifting, preparing, sanding, taping, masking & cleaning of vehicles prior to being moved into the booth
• Maintain clean and organized work area, blowing out daily, and returning any unused inventory to storage