Fiberglass Repairman

New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader with various locations in North America. Offering the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE™ brands. It also offers infrastructure development through New Flyer Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a member of the Paint Shop team, this position will be responsible for repairing fiberglass parts while adhering to company procedures.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Repair fiberglass, blisters, crackers, and low spots using power tools to drill, cut out and smooth defective areas.
• Repair any structural damage to the bus.
• Cut and fit fiberglass patches and fill holes with plastic fillers.
• Mix resins or plastic plant with catalyst and spray repaired surfaces.
• Buff surfaces to provide lustrous finish using buffing compound and portable buffer.
• Responsible for completing tasks to ensure performance targets are met.
• Maintain accurate information flow to support our first-time quality initiatives.
• Adhere to safety procedures as they apply to all equipment used in this position.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Previous experience working with fiberglass is required.
• Possess a strong understanding about the painting process/practices with the ability to read blueprints, and/or process sheets.
• Have great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to perform required duties with minimal supervision.
• Operate equipment and power/hand tools that are required in this position.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.
• A continuous learning environment.
• Ability to advance your career with a growing company.
• NFI Group was named a Manitoba Top Employer for 2020 and this is the tenth time since the competition was established in 2007.
• Employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much more.
• Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.

OUR WHY:

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, e­fficient and reliable.

NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions. News and information are available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.arbocsv.com, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.carfaircomposites.com and www.nfi.parts.