Pre Painting Operator

Location: 

Lexington, TN, US, 38351

Position Type:  Professional

 

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

Position Summary:  

Pre-Painting Operator is responsible for preparation of surfaces to make components and products ready to be painted, i.e. cleaning, sanding, and/or masking surface to be painted.

 

Core Responsibilities: 
•    Punctuality and daily attendance.
•    Moderate to heavy lifting of parts from and to baskets.
•    Maintain quality standard for castings.
•    Perform required 5S program to meet department goals.
•    Hand polishing castings to quality standards.
•    Surface treatment of castings to seal porosity.
•    Performs other duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management to support Volvo Penta goals and objectives.

 

Skills and Knowledge Required: 
•    Must have good coordination and ability to stand, move, and bend.
•    Requires on-the-job training.
•    Must be able to lift heavy parts.

 

Equipment Used and Working Environment:
•    Dust mask
•    Safety shoes
•    Gloves
•    Hand polishing tools
•    Drag finishing equipment
•    Hearing protection
•    Environment is dusty and noisy

 

Education and Experience:  
•    High school graduate or equivalent required


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Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.  

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

 

Volvo Penta, a world-leading supplier of engines and complete drive systems for marine and industrial applications, you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who works with passion, trust each other and embraces change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.

Job Category:  Production
Organization:  Volvo Penta
Travel Required:  No Travel Required
Requisition ID:  13268

Do we share the same aspirations?

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.


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