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Department:
Coatings (Bodywork)
Role Profile & Pay Grade:
Non-Exempt, VII
Location:
Van Wert, Ohio
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Summary of Responsibilities
The bodywork operator performs high quality metal finishing and sub-straight operations including sandblasting, fill work, priming, foaming and compartment lining for final preparation of the module and other assemblies for paint operations.
Summary of Activities
| Responsibilities | Activities |
| Use of knowledge of metal finishing techniques | Detect defects, such as dents, scratches, or breaks in metal |
| Prepare vehicles for painting | Knowledge of filling a variety of sizes of small dents, gaps and scratches with body filler and smooth surfaces |
| Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in coating | |
| Apply caulk and seal seams as needed | |
| Spray prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers | |
| Touch up and sufrace as needed | Verification and inspection of final finish bodywork |
| Sand vehicle surfaces | Between coats of primer in order to remove flaws and enhance adhesion for subsequent coats |
| Spray prepared surfaces with foam insulation | |
| Spray prepared compartment surfaces with lining | |
| Comprehend work orders | Reveive, review, and interpret instructions and prints. Plan details of working procedure, tooling, and material requirements |
Technical Skills/Competencies (Technical Knowledge, Education and Experience)
Personality Traits / Core Skills
Essential Functions/Physical Requirements
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