POSITION: PREPPER/SANDER
ABOUT BRIKERS
We’re fixers - we’ve been rebuilding heavy equipment components for over 25 years. We dismantle whole equipment such as excavators, wheel loaders and rock trucks on site, rebuild the components to their original specifications, and test them on our in-house test bench. We take pride in what we rebuild, but most importantly, we value our people. We encourage continuous improvement and recognize and reward those for exceptional performance. We’re managing our rapid growth and looking to expand, which is why we’re looking for you!
POSITION SUMMARY
This position's primary responsibility is prepping various makes and models of excavator cabs for bodywork and paint. From time to time this position will also prep some heavy equipment parts, such as loaders and excavator booms. This position is full-time.
Work hours are between Mon - Fri 7:00am - 3:30 pm.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Cleaning, masking, and sanding of excavator cabs, components, and parts
· Repairing general damage, including cracks and dents on excavator cabs and heavy equipment.
· Performs quality repairs without passing on defects.
· Approaches repair planning with a sense of urgency and detail to avoid waste and rework later.
· Assists painter(s) and body man in daily tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Ideal candidate has experience in both bodywork and paint as well as some welding experience.
· Preference given to applicants with experience operating forklifts and skid steers
· Technical training in automotive servicing, refinishing, or collision repair is an asset
· Attention to detail with good prep skills.
· Must have reliable transportation.
· Must be able to listen to direction, be hands on, positive, and take charge on job duties
· Knowledge of taking things apart and putting together or previous assembly experience is helpful
· Problem solving, decision making, job task planning skills are a must
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is exposed to moderate to loud noise environments and will be required to operate various heavy equipment, such as forklifts.
BRIKERS provides competitive compensation packages as well as an excellent opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $20.00-$28.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Maple Ridge, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you comfortable with using a respirator mask for long periods of time?
Experience:
- Industrial painting: 1 year (preferred)
- bodyman: 1 year (preferred)
- using a respirator mask: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
