Polish Technician

SUMMARY:

Assists in the finishing of parts in after they have been painted.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demask finished parts and make an inspection of the part to ensure no damage is done.
• Perform a finish of the part(s) after painting is completed using the specified products outlined in the work instruction.  Products may include wax, compound, or polish.

• Finish surfaces by polishing with sandpaper, pumice, compound, wax or other materials.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment
• Maintains cleanliness of spray booth
• Positions articles in jigs or erects ladders or scaffolding
• Perform other tasks as assigned or approved by the Paint Manager

Background in paint and body repair with a minimum of 3 years hands-on experience.  A High School or GED equivalent required.  A certificate from an accredited technical or an industrial trade school is preferred.  Needs to be a self-starter with proficiency in budgeting time.  Incumbent must possess basic hand tools for the position and upgrade such tools as required to complete the tasks assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon written request.

Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and may require repetitive use of the hands and arms.