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Heavy Equipment Prep/Body

Ahern Rentals is looking for a Prep/Body Man to prepare heavy equipment for painting by using D.A. Sanders, Sand Blasters, and Scrapers to remove old paint and decals. This will include masking/taping off electrical wires, hydraulic lines, and non-painted components. And will assist the Painters with various tasks.

Incentive Package includes:

• Competitive pay
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan

Responsibilities for Paint Prep & Sander include but not limited to:

• Remove decals and adhesive with scraper and solvent before the sanding process
• Remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from equipment surfaces in preparation for paint application, using abrasives, solvents, washing tanks, or sandblasters
• Fill small dents or scratches with body fillers and smooth surfaces to prepare equipment for painting
• Taping/Masking preparation
• Set-up working area
• Able to operate heavy equipment move equipment to access areas to be painted
• Bleed out air compressor to assure there is no moisture and let compressor continue to run to build up air (to avoid water damage on the air tools)
• Lubricate all air tools
• Clean equipment and work areas
• Collect all tools and place them back in the proper toolboxes
• Dispose of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner
• Must wear proper PPE (fresh air respirator, painting overalls, etc.)

Qualifications for Paint Prep & Sander:

• 2+ years Automotive prep or Industrial prep
• Reliable transportation and clean driving record
• Ability to complete projects on time and on-budget
• Excellent communication and team-building skills
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life
• Supplemental Insurance Options Available

APPLY NOW for immediate consideration!

Job Type – Full-Time

Ahern Rentals Inc. is an equal opportunity employer