Job Title Sr Paint and Surface Technician
About Canoo
Canoo’s mission is to bring EVs to Everyone and build a world-class team to deploy this sustainable mobility revolution. We have developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with pioneering technologies, award-winning designs, and a unique business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Canoo is starting production and is distinguished by its pioneering and experienced team of technologists, engineers, and designers. With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves, are motivated by purpose, and possess a strong desire to get things done.
The “Canoo Way” Canoo’s success is the direct result of our disciplined application of our core operating principles and drills, which are based on three main principles: Think 80/20 (“Important versus less important”), Act 30/30 (“Reduce waste and increase output”), and Live 90/10 (“We have each other’s back”). We hire based on “MET” - Mindset, Equipment and willingness to Train - and seek individuals that take accountability and deliver results being Humble, Hungry to succeed, and Hunting for opportunities to win. We train our team to engage with each other by modulating between their intellect (iQ) and emotional intelligence (eQ) applying Facts, Finesse, and Force when they communicate. The principles and drills of the CANOO Way have been fundamental to our success, our ability to grow, continuously improve, innovate and are at the core of our day-to-day operations.
Job Purpose The Sr Paint and Surface Technician will report to a Manufacturing Supervisor and will be responsible for performing all aspects of Paint operations. The ideal candidate has a proven record of success in fast-paced environments. Candidate must be able to work with various teams including engineering, quality, and other associates on a variety of issues/corrective actions identified in production. Multi-Craft Paint Technician.
Responsibilities (80s Of The Position)
Multi-Craft Paint Technician at Canoo will work within a team in an assembly-line environment. Building and Painting state-of-the-art EV (Electric Vehicles) vehicles for the American automotive market.
- Perform Paint/Topcoat Application according to appropriate work instructions
- Use state of art Paint Equipment, precision equipment, and machinery.
- Inspect surfaces for paint defects and remove defects with standard sanding/polishing techniques
- Provide feedback on missing/incomplete documents or parts
- Follow verbal and written instructions for specialized equipment
- Inspect own work and report self-discovered defects/errors
- Possess an ability to Learn! Adapt to new technologies and processes.
- Ensure the Top-coated surface meets quality standards
- Collaborate closely with engineers and management to identify and correct issues
- Identify discrepancies both in writing and verbally to supervisor
- Complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules and within standard times
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area according to specifications (tool maintenance, housekeeping) within individual workstation and on station tools
- Demonstrate an ability to perform standardized work process and defined work instructions
- Possess a “can do” attitude to evaluate processes and equipment to look for continuous improvement opportunities
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 3+ years relevant Automotive Paint application methods
- Knowledge of Solvent based paint materials and Water-based paint materials
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Ability to work with a team in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining high quality work
- Ability to read and understand manufacturing/machinery Job instructions
- Ability to perform repetitious duties, including walking long distances and standing for extended periods of time.
- Ability to wear and perform in all Safety and PPE equipment.
- Must be a team player with effective communication skills
- Must be reliable (on time, present and ready to work hard)
- Must have the ability to work quickly while maintaining an elevated level of quality and attention to detail
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Knowledge And Skills
- Basic hand/power tool familiarity
- Knowledge of Automotive Paint Products & Solvents
- Surface inspection techniques
- Surface correction techniques
- Must apply paint in a consistent quality fashion. “Replicate Robotic Pathing”.
Physical Requirements For Physical Positions
While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to lift to 25 or more pounds, stand, sit, bend/stoop, reach or operate office equipment or machinery.
- Some of the tools used will be sanders, polish equipment, paint application equipment, sealer dispensing guns, skives, wrenches, pliers, measurement instruments
- Additional requirements will be use hands to start bolts, change tooling, smooth/brush sealer
Reasonable Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Safety Sensitive Requirements
The Multi-Craft Paint Technician is a safety sensitive position due to the nature of complex Paint work and work with machinery and tools. This is a position in which a person performing the work under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol may constitute a threat to health or safety of the employee performing the work or others. Offers of employment for the Multi-Craft Paint Technician position will be conditioned upon the candidate passing a pre-employment drug test administered per Canoo Technologies, Inc. Manufacturing Facilities Substance Abuse and Testing Policy.
What's Cool About Working Here...
- Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyone
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Equity Compensation
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy
Canoo is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job posting shall be considered the property of Canoo Inc. and its subsidiaries and are not subject to payment of referral or placement fees if any such candidate is later hired by Canoo unless you have a signed written agreement in place with us which covers the applicable job posting. Canoo maintains compliance with the OFCCP. As such, please feel free to review the following information:
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