Truck & Trailer Specialties, with two Michigan locations, has been serving the public works and commercial trucking industry since 1974. Truck & Trailer Specialties originated and remains in the small west Michigan town of Dutton, Michigan, located just south of Grand Rapids. The company was founded by the father & son team of Cal and Dan Bouwman. Spring of 2013 saw the opening of the newest Truck & Trailer facility in Howell, Michigan. Truck & Trailer Specialties prides itself on extraordinary craftsmanship, ingenuity and loyal longtime customers. All Truck & Trailer locations feature full-service, truck upfit facilities including body & paint shops, welding & fabrication capabilities, complete line of truck bodies & attachments, and mobile hydraulic system expertise specializing in closed-center systems with load-sense piston pumps, Bosch Rexroth being the premier supplier.
BENEFITS:
Company-Paid Health Insurance
Employer-Funded HRA Balance
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Additional Voluntary Insurance Options
Eligible For Annual Pay Increases
Eligible For Bi-Annual Bonuses
3% Annual 401(k) Match
Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
Company-Paid Uniforms
Up to $500 Annual Tool Allowance
$1,000 Employee Referral Bonus
Job Title: Painter Prep Technician
Reports to: Body Shop Manager
Department: Body Shop
Job Summary:
Responsible for supporting daily operations in the body shop by performing taping, sanding, grinding, and touch-up work on new and repaired trucks, work trailers, and vans.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Duties/Responsibilities:
Support daily functions including, but not limited to:
Thoroughly disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles as needed
Prepare and sand body areas to be painted; cover bumpers, windows, and trim
Use power sanders and grinders
Janitorial work beyond keeping work area uncluttered and swept
Work a 10-hour shift Monday through Friday, and a 4 hour shift two Saturdays a month
Other duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization
Required Skills/Abilities:
General comprehension of, and experience in, the truck build up process
General understanding of truck components
General mechanical aptitude
Ability to work alone with minimal or no supervision
Ability to use hand tools
Follow all company safety rules and policies and operate equipment in a safe manner
Ability to effectively perform job functions with input from manager and customers
Great attitude and ability to work with others
Good communication skills, written and verbal
Knowledge of computers and various software programs is desirable
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent
Current regular driver’s license to move our vehicles
Auto body / collision repair experience
Forklift operator certification
Overhead crane operator certification
Physical Requirements (representative but not exhaustive):
Sitting, crouching, kneeling
Fit in tight spaces
Manual finger dexterity
Heavy lifting; 50 pounds or more
Twisting, bending, reaching, and stretching
Long periods of standing
Exposure to shop noise and dust
Exposure to moving mechanical parts and vehicles
Exposure to hot and cold temperatures
Core Values:
Integrity with a strong moral compass
Exceptional work ethic with grit
Team player attitude
Innovation
Salary Description:
$18 - $20 / hour
