Automotive Painter

The Worlds Best People Build the Worlds Best Truck

Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The Worlds Best heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The companys dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks. Kenworth is the first truck manufacturer to receive the Environmental Protection Agencys Clean Air Excellence award in recognition of its environmentally friendly products.

Automotive Painter Positions (Starting at $25.61 / hour)

Automotive Paint positions are responsible for preparing various truck components for the paint application process. Once truck components are prepped paint is applied through the use of a manual spray process or through the use of robotics. All employees participate in an Advanced Painter Training Program to further refine and continuously improve automotive painting skills.

Total Compensation Package Offered :

• Automatic Wage Progression based on service time provided attendance / performance are within good standing
• Currently we have included a $3 / hour temporary increase to our contractual wages.
• Paid Vacation Sick Leave and Holidays
• Medical Vision Dental Life Insurance AD&D Insurance
• Employer Paid Pension and options to participate in 401K
• Employer Provided Uniforms

Specific Duties to include :

Prepare product for the paint application process by : Sanding Removal of oils debris or imperfections of the raw product and taping off product and / or components where paint should not be applied.

Apply Paint to various Truck components using manual spray techniques spray painting in an electro-static booth on a moving assembly line using robotic paint technology.

Correcting defects on finished product and learning to identify imperfections in the paint application process to avoid future defects.

Required Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Must have a High School Diploma GED or equivalent.

Must be able to speak and understand the English Language.

Prior automotive painting experience preferred. All employees regardless of prior skill will participate in an Advanced Painting Program to learn long-term painting skills.

Must be able to meet physical requirements with or without an accommodation to include : Lift Carry Push Pull 50 pounds or more Stand & Walk for 8 hours per day consistently work in awkward positions such as bending squatting working from ladders 12 feet high use vibratory tools etc.

Must be able to wear a respirator.

Work around smoke dusts fiberglass while wearing proper protective equipment.

Job Type : Full-time

Work Location : In person

Benefits :

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Applicants with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veteran / Disability.

This is a safety-sensitive position and the pre-employment drug testing includes cannabis testing.

Kenworth Truck Company (Renton) is an E-Verify employer.

Key Skills

Drywall Experience,Hand Tools,Basic Math,Construction Experience,Carpentry,Workers' Compensation Law,Airless Paint Spraying,Auto Body Repair,Auto Painting,Painting,Caulking

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1