Associate Paint Technician / Paint Technician I - First Shift

About the job

Position Overview

Join International and Help Build the Future of Transportation

The International San Antonio Manufacturing Plant (STX) is a leading commercial vehicle manufacturing facility, producing Class 6–8 trucks and electric vehicles through advanced manufacturing and connected technologies. We are looking for dedicated employees who share our values of Customer First, Team Spirit, Respect, Responsibility, and Eliminating Waste. Frontline employees play an important role in delivering safe, high-quality products to our customers each day. International offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, training, and growth opportunities to support employees at every stage of their career. The Associate Paint Technician / Paint Technician I - First Shift is responsible for the deployment, development and continuous improvement of the P&L Way System.  Supports the location as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to help the plant achieve and sustain a Normal Situation.

Work Schedule

First-shift schedule: Monday through Thursday, 5:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

An Associate Paint Technician is responsible for safely contributing to the production of commercial trucks by performing tasks associated with assemblers, material handlers, quality inspectors, paint prep, paint application, and/or other common manufacturing roles.

A Paint Technician is responsible for safely contributing to the production of commercial trucks by performing tasks associated with assemblers, material handlers, quality inspectors, paint prep, paint application, and/or other common manufacturing roles.

Responsibilities

Associate Paint Technician:

• Works within the Production & Logistics (P&L) Way, reads and follows verbal and standard written work instructions (SWI), position standards, and standard operating procedures.
• Strengthens knowledge and ability associated with P&L Way attitudes & behaviors, core values, and excellent attendance.
• Practices safe work behavior, including the utilization of proper safety equipment and adherence to safety guidelines. Identifies and corrects or escalates potentially unsafe situations/conditions.
• Complies with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements; reports hazards, environmental risks, and incidents, uses required PPE; operates equipment safety, and helps maintain a safe and environmentally responsible workplace.
• Demonstrates growing proficiency of a 100% mindset and takes ownership and responsibility of position/station.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of the department’s core processes and can execute assigned tasks with appropriate guidance, following established procedures and documentation.
• Meets the required competency or certification standards for workstations, areas and processes per the department skills matrix.
• Executes standard work within takt and uses Andon with basic proficiency, exhibiting the courage to speak up, identify deviations, and initiate communication without hesitation. Exhibits the “Right from me” behavior.
• Basic understanding of continuous improvement and problem-solving methods.
• Active participant with 5S standards, good organization of workspace, and housekeeping.
• Active participant in learning safety methods and Normal Situation.
• Performs routine inspections on products, processes, and materials to ensure work output meets product specifications.
• Keeps Team Lead and Supervisor informed of any issues or challenges.
• Cleaning and preparing surfaces in preparation for paint application.
• Repair scratches and ensure smooth surfaces to prepare vehicles for painting.
• Perform cleaning duties with paint equipment utilizing solvents.
• May perform manual paint spraying.
• Other duties as assigned.

Paint Technician I

• Works within the Production & Logistics (P&L) Way, reads and follows verbal and standard written work instructions (SWI), position standards, and standard operating procedures.
• Demonstrates appropriate P&L Way attitudes & behaviors, core values, and excellent attendance.
• Practices safe work behavior, including the utilization of proper safety equipment and adherence to safety guidelines. Identifies and corrects or escalates potentially unsafe situations/conditions.
• Complies with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements; reports hazards, environmental risks, and incidents, uses required PPE; operates equipment safely, and helps maintain a safe and environmentally responsible workplace.
• Demonstrates a 100% mindset and takes full ownership and responsibility of position/station.  Understands impact of work to outcomes and production interdependencies.
• Demonstrates working proficiency in the department’s core processes, with the ability to independently execute standard workflows and identify routine issues, escalating more complex problems as needed.
• Meets the required competency or certification standards for workstations, areas and processes per the department skills matrix.
• Executes standard work within takt and uses Andon with basic proficiency, exhibiting the courage to speak up, identify deviations, and initiate communication without hesitation. Exhibits the “Right from me” behavior.
• Contributes to continuous improvement efforts and problem-solving methods, updates standard work instructions.
• Active participant in driving safety, normal situation, 5S standards, good organization of workspace, and housekeeping.
• Performs routine inspections on products, processes, and materials to ensure work output meets product specifications.
• Can explain issues and targets on the RTM board and take responsibility for countermeasures and actions.
• Keeps Team Lead and Supervisor informed of any issues or challenges.
• Cleaning and preparing surfaces in preparation for paint application.
• Repair scratches and ensure smooth surfaces to prepare vehicles for painting.
• Cleaning painting equipment, using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths for cleaning duties.
• May perform manual paint spraying.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Associate Paint Technician:

• No minimum required

Paint Technician I:

• At least 1 year of experience in materials, warehouse or inventory control

OR

• At least 1 year of manufacturing / production experience

Additional Requirements

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

• Physical Requirements (Ability to do the following up to 10 hours per shift):

• Walk, stand, sit, bend, twist/turn, kneel, squat, crawl

• Climb using both legs and arms

• Head/neck movement

• Reach outward or above the shoulder

• Lift, carry, push, or pull 15-45 pounds

• Repetitive use of hands and fingers

• Use of vibrating tools

• Depth perception required

• Ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of color

• Exposure to constant and intermittent noise, fumes, smoke and gases, solvents, paint, grease and oils, radiant energy, and slippery surfaces

• Drive or operate equipment such as lifts and/or motor vehicles

• May be required to work on units outdoors

• In Paint dept, you may be required to wear a respirator and must comply with OSHA requirements for performing the job, including 29 CFR section 1910.134 which requires a respirator fit test, the satisfactory completion of a questionnaire and, if necessary, respiratory medical evaluation in connection with the use of a respirator

• Ability to work different shifts and overtime as needed

• Basic Computer Skills

Desired Skills

Associate Paint Technician:

• Demonstrates a consistent team mind set and positive attitude
• Executes initiative and effective problem solving
• Communicates clearly to ensure expected results
• Customer focused and drives for results
• Basic computer skills

Paint Technician I:

• 1+ years’ experience in automotive painting
• Demonstrates consistent team spirit, 100% mind set, and positive attitude
• Executes initiative and effective problem solving
• Communicates clearly to ensure expected results
• Customer focused and drives for results

Company Overview

About TRATON With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

About International From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit International.com.

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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