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Navistar, Inc. Paint Technician I in San Antonio, Texas

Position Overview

A Paint Technician is responsible for safely contributing to the production of, or supporting the production of commercial trucks that deliver superior Quality and Uptime by performing tasks typically associated with assemblers, material handlers, and/or other common manufacturing roles. Paint Technicians are part of a workgroup or team working as one cohesive group.

Responsibilities

Working within the Navistar Operating System (NOS), read and follow written and verbal work instructions and standard operating procedures with emphasis on safety and quality inclusive of:

  • Demonstrating overall safe work behavior; including the utilization of proper safety equipment and adhering to safety guidelines

  • Identifying and correcting potentially unsafe situations/conditions or notifying proper team members about unsafe or emergency situations and recommending corrective measures, actions or special equipment needed to improve safety

  • Following accepted housekeeping assignments and assuring work area meets acceptable housekeeping and safety standards

  • Collaborating with peers to accomplish projects or tasks and participate in group cost improvement events, discussions, and meetings

  • Keeping supervisors and peers informed about accomplishments, issues/problems, and/or changes

  • Performing routine inspections on products, processes, materials to assure work output meets specifications of shop floor paperwork

  • Cleaning and preparing surfaces in preparation for paint application

  • Repairing dents, scratches and smooth surfaces to prepare vehicles for painting

  • Cleaning painting equipment, using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths for cleaning duties

  • May perform manual paint spraying

  • Assembling and installing parts using hand tools, air tools and/or power tools according to standard work instructions (SWI)

  • Fitting, bolting or otherwise connecting components and equipment according to work instructions and specifications

  • Attending to equipment and ensuring proper operation and participate in the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance

  • Loading raw materials into production processes and removing output from machines or fixtures

  • Material handling, including but not limited to: loading and unloading trailers. Scanning material into and out of inventory and from one area to another using various modes of bar code scanning technology. Moving material into and out of warehouse stores locations, both physically and in the system. Responsible for processing materials paperwork, conducting inventory counts and audits, working from exception-based reports to manage inventory and processes

  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED

Additional Requirements

  • Qualified candidates, excluding current Navistar employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Navistar does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

  • Physical Requirements (Ability to do the following up to 10 hours per shift):

  • Walk, stand, sit, bend, twist/turn, kneel, squat, crawl

  • Climb using both legs and arms

  • Head/neck movement

  • Reach outward or above the shoulder

  • Drive or operate equipment such as lifts and/or motor vehicles

  • Lift, carry, push, or pull 15-45 pounds

  • Repetitive use of hands and fingers

  • Use of vibrating tools

  • Depth perception required

  • Ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of color

  • Exposure to constant and intermittent noise, fumes, smoke and gases, solvents, paint, grease and oils, radiant energy, and slippery surfaces

  • In Paint dept, you may be required to wear a respirator and must comply with OSHA requirements for performing the job, including 29 CFR section 1910.134 which requires a respirator fit test, the satisfactory completion of a questionnaire and, if necessary, respiratory medical evaluation in connection with the use of a respirator.

Desired Skills

  • Action Oriented, Demonstrates Navistar’s Ethics and Values

  • Demonstrates a positive and team focused attitude

  • One year of manufacturing or automotive painting experience

  • Ability to learn quickly

  • Flexibility to work any shift and overtime if needed

Company Overview

Navistar, Inc. (“Navistar”) is a purpose-driven company, reimagining how to deliver what matters to create more cohesive relationships, build higher-performing teams and find solutions where others don’t.Based in Lisle, Illinois, Navistar or its subsidiaries and affiliates produce International® brand commercial trucks and engines, IC Bus® brand school and commercial buses, all-makes OnCommand® Connection advanced connectivity services, and Fleetrite®, ReNEWeD® and Diamond Advantage® brand aftermarket parts.With a history of innovation dating back to 1831, Navistar has more than 14,500 employees worldwide and is part of TRATON SE, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com.

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Navistar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email HRC@Navistar.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.

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