COACH PAINTER

Winnipeg, MB

Motor Coach Industries (“MCI”) is North America's public and private market motor coach leader, offering the all-time best-selling luxury motor coaches and workhorse commuter coaches, and brand new zero-emission luxury, high- and low-floor commuter coaches, designed on MCI's legendary J Series and D Series platforms. MCI is a subsidiary of NFI Group, a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, and operates two world-class, award-winning bus manufacturing facilities and six service centers. Building on over 90 years of experience manufacturing motor coaches, MCI actively supports more than 20,500 vehicles across North America, with nearly half of all motor coaches in service in the United States and Canada built by MCI.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Painter you will prepare coaches, small parts, and metal and fiberglass surfaces for paint applications and apply primer / paint to coaches during different stages of the coach build. Your steady hand and attention to detail will be an asset to our organization where teamwork, safety and integrity are valued.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Prepare surfaces for painting, including sanding, masking, and cleaning
• Apply paint and coatings to bus bodies and components using a range of techniques and equipment, ensuring a high-quality finish
• Operate and maintain painting equipment, including spray guns and pumps
• Mix and match paint colors and finishes to customer requirements and specifications
• Operate various hand, air and power tools such as orbital sanders, air buffers, and measuring instruments
• Ensure painting processes are compliant with relevant health and safety and environmental regulations
• Support continuous improvement efforts to enhance the quality, efficiency, and sustainability of the painting process

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Proven experience working as a painter in an automotive or similar manufacturing environment
• Expertise in various painting techniques, equipment, and materials, including primer, basecoat, and clearcoat
• Experience working with solvents and pretreatment chemicals an asset, post-secondary training with experience interpreting paint charts
• Ability to work with fiberglass
• Knowledge of paint mixing chemicals
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to a high standard of quality
• Strong communication and team-working skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across departments
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment for all staff
• Knowledge of environmental and safety regulations related to painting processes and materials.
• Red Seal preferred but not required

WHY JOIN US:

• Apart of a team leading the world's electrification of mass mobility
• Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package
• Paid Holidays and vacation
• Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world
• Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members
• On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we've invested 8.6M in 2022)

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MCI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, ensure equitable experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment reflective of the communities we operate. If you require accommodations at any stages of the recruitment process, please let us know.

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.