paint buffer - Houston - Frazer

Description

When you were a kid, were you the one who stayed inside the lines when coloring, or made sure your LEGO sets matched the picture on the box? Maybe you loved puzzles, model kits, or video games that required patience and focus to get just right. Did you enjoy arts and crafts, painting, or building things with your hands, and feel proud when you showed off a drawing, science project, or something you built? Were you the friend who liked working with others on group projects, or the one who helped keep everyone on track?
If this sounds like you, then we need to talk...
Frazer, a leading builder of emergency medical vehicles, is currently seeking a Paint Buffer to join our team. The Paint Buffer at Frazer reports to the Production Paint Manager, and is responsible for buffing painted large vertical panels with the required outcome of eliminating defects such as orange peel, debris, and underbuff.
This position is expected to actively live out Frazer Core Values while working with Frazer employees, vendors, and customers to help achieve team, department, and corporate goals. Responsible for learning and reinforcing safe and proper work procedures while actively following Frazer Safety programs and other policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.
What Does a Week in the Life of the Paint Buffer Look Like?

• Reads work order, or receives instructions from supervisor regarding prep work.
• Sands with 1500, 2000, and 3000 grit sandpaper.
• Applies proper buffing techniques i.e., heating up panel, cross-hatching.
• Identifies and removes under buff and debris using a Sunlight tool and polisher.
• Tapes and covers trim edges with masking tape to protect non buffed surfaces before polishing.
• Observes and follows safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required Education and Experience:

• Must be able to read and write basic English
• Must be able to work in the US legally
• Must be able to pass an observed drug test
• Must pass a Pulmonary Function Test
• Must have at least 3 months of buffing experience
• High school diploma or GED

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Body work experience
• Tape/masking experience
• Principles, practices and procedures of prepping

What's it like to be a part of the Frazer Family?
Frazer is a fast-paced company that is creating some of the most innovative vehicles in the world. You'll find a unique team of individuals who continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in the Healthcare and EMS space. A diverse team, a great culture, and a positive work environment are just some of the things that make working at Frazer so rewarding.
What Kind of Employees Thrive at Frazer?
Frazer is a company with a diverse group of employees from all over the world. Frazer welcomes employees with all types of backgrounds, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. If you are hard working, honest and drug-free, you will love working at Frazer.
Safety & Drug Policy
Employee health and safety is a priority here at Frazer. We're committed to providing a safe, secure and productive environment for our Frazer family.
To help with this, we perform thorough background checks during the hiring process for all candidates. Convictions will not disqualify you from employment at Frazer, but failure to tell us about it up front will. Also, Frazer has a zero tolerance drug use policy and you must pass a pre-employment drug screen. If you can't pass it, we're not the place for you.
A True Culture
Frazer is a company that relies on its core values and the drive of its people. With a focus on longevity and employee success, Frazer welcomes its employees to push the envelope and drive improvement across all aspects of the company. At Frazer, you can unleash your potential
Employee Driven Benefits
At Frazer, we take pride in listening to what our employees want in benefits. We've come up with a unique set of employee benefits and designed them around our culture.

• Weekly paycheck, so you can shop every Friday
• Health Care Insurance
• Dental Benefit options
• 401k plan with a company match
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off that begins accruing your first day of employment
• Ten paid company holidays and ability to take time off during company shut down from Christmas to New Year's Day
• Self-serve micro market on site for lunch and snack choices
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Professional development and skills training
• Free Life Skills Training such as financial wellness classes

How Performance is Evaluated
Communication and collaboration are key at Frazer and we encourage an environment filled with positive feedback and constructive criticism, to unleash your potential for real professional growth We use things like self-evaluations, group reviews, and quarterly check-ins to help define a clear path to success. You will also have an opportunity to give feedback to peers to help them to grow in their roles as well.
Skills (to Pay the Bills)
Here's a list of a few competencies that the Paint Buffer at Frazer should have...

• Ability to involve frequent changes of tasks using different techniques, procedures, working conditions, physical demands, or degrees of attentiveness without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Adheres to and maintains exact levels of performance using the tools necessary to attain a quality buff/polish job.
• Solves problems, makes evaluations, or reaches conclusions based on subjective or objective criteria, such as the five senses, knowledge, past experience, or quantifiable or factual data.
• Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, subordinates, co-workers, management and company officers.

Software Knowledge
Also, here are a few software packages that the Paint Buffer would eventually need to be versed in. Don't worry . . . we expect some on-the-job training.

• Google G-Suite (Gmail, Documents, Drive, Spreadsheets, etc.)
• UKG (HRIS)

Oh, and $alary
Of course, we didn't forget salary... Frazer offers competitive pay and this role will start with a salary between $ $ 21.00 hourly depending on education, certifications, and experience.
Work Schedule
The Paint Buffer will work Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Late afternoon/evening/weekend hours may be required as needed. Work schedules may change to accommodate production needs.
Application Process
If this sounds like a great opportunity to you, visit our website to complete the following steps:

• Online application
• Resume and optional cover letter
• Culture Index Survey - as part of our process, please take this short survey (5-12 minutes to complete) on a computer, tablet, or laptop NOT a smart phone. It does not always function properly on smart phones and is difficult to see. Also, please take the survey in your native/first language (there are multiple choices besides English in the drop down menu if needed).
• WOTC Questionnaire- Frazer participates in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program, which is a federal program designed to encourage the hiring of members of certain demographic groups that typically have more difficulty securing and retaining employment. While this is optional, we encourage you to answer the following questions, completely and honestly, your answers will be kept confidential and will have no effect on your job opportunity or any benefits you or your family may be receiving.

Thanks again for your interest in Frazer. Should your skills and qualifications meet those of the position, we will contact you further. Please check your email for further application status updates.