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Job Title: Vehicle Finishing and Metal Prep for Paint

Reports To: Paint Team Coordinator

Important:
This is a physically demanding role that requires strength, endurance, and attention to detail. Please read the full job description to understand the scope of responsibilities, as each task is crucial to the high-quality standards at Life Line Emergency Vehicles.

Join Life Line Emergency Vehicles as a skilled technician in our Finishing and Preparation Department. You’ll play a key role in preparing high-quality emergency vehicles, handling tasks such as buffing, mounting, priming, and prepping. This hands-on position requires attention to detail, mechanical skill, and a commitment to craftsmanship. You’ll work closely with engineering and production teams to ensure every vehicle meets strict quality and safety standards. Multiple positions are available for those who thrive in a collaborative, detail-oriented environment.

WORKING HOURS:
 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Monday – Friday

Flexibility is required, with occasional early or late shifts as needed.

Available Positions:

• Buffer: Responsible for expertly buffing and finishing vehicle surfaces. Operate equipment such as drills and torque wrenches, ensuring the secure and accurate alignment of parts.
• Metal Preparation and Priming Specialist: Prepare bare metal parts for painting, applying bondo, sanding edges, and priming surfaces. Operate buffers and mixing equipment, applying your technical skills to deliver smooth finishes.
• General Paint Department Technician: Assist with a range of tasks, including operating buffers, preparing and priming surfaces, and ensuring adherence to quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• General Duties Across All Roles:
  • Operate assigned tools and equipment, including buffers, drills, hoists, and paint mixers.
  • Maintain knowledge of Life Line products and adhere to production methods.
  • Read and interpret blueprints and work orders.
  • Collaborate with engineering and production teams, meeting production deadlines.
  • Adhere to all safety policies and ensure a high level of quality control.
  • Train and assist team members as needed.
• Role-Specific Duties:
  • Buffer: Handle sanding, buffing, and finishing of vehicle units.
  • Metal Prep and Priming: Apply bondo, sand, and clean parts; manage priming tasks and equipment maintenance.
  • Paint Department Technician: Support the department with sanding, buffing, and general preparation tasks, maintaining quality standards.

Position Requirements:

• Proficiency in auto body processes, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work from blueprints.
• Strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs., stand for extended periods, and handle physical tasks.

Work Environment:

• Primarily indoor work with occasional exposure to outdoor elements.
• Regularly near moving mechanical parts and exposed to temperature variations and fumes.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), bending, and precise hand coordination.

Important Note

All employment offers are contingent upon successfully completing and passing a pre-employment work screen. This includes a physical, drug screen, and hearing test.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow your skills in a challenging and rewarding environment with a team dedicated to quality and craftsmanship. If you are passionate about precision and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you!

This job description is provided for informational purposes only. Life Line reserves the right to modify, revoke, suspend, terminate, or change any or all such plans, policies, or procedures, in whole or in part, at any time, without notice. This description does not constitute a contract between Life Line and any of its employees.