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Specialized Assembler - Painter

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Location: Plattsburgh, NY (with travel to Canada, including some overnight)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range:  $22.50 - $25.00 per hour
Start Date: March 2025

About the Roles:
Micro Bird USA LLC is seeking a hands-on Specialized Assembler - Painter is responsible for assembling and painting components to meet our high-quality standards. The ideal candidate must be self-driven, able to collaborate across teams, possess the necessary strong technical background, and a commitment to health, safety, and quality standards.

What you will do regularly:

    • Mix and match paint colors to achieve the required shade, consistency, and finish.

    • Troubleshoot any issues related to paint application and make necessary adjustments to equipment or techniques.

    • Inspect completed work for quality, ensuring smoothness, color consistency, and proper adhesion.

    • Paint the exterior of buses to achieve a high-quality finish.

    • Remove and reassemble components of OEM chassis for color changes.

    • Prepare and clean surfaces for painting, including cleaning, sanding, and masking.

    • Apply paint using various techniques and equipment.

    • Inspect finished products for quality and adherence to specifications.

    • Assist in the training of junior team members.

    • Maintain and clean painting equipment, tools, and work area.

    • Follow safety protocols and guidelines.


Minimum Requirements:

    • All applicants must have the ability to travel to Drummondville to train for multiple weeks at a time. (Proper Documentation is required, i.e. Passport/Enhanced License to cross US/CA Border)


Preferred Qualifications:

    • Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

    • Ability to mix and match paints to achieve precise color matches.

    • Strong attention to detail and quality.

    • Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

    • Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines.

    • Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others.

    • Ability to work in a manufacturing setting with varying temperatures.

    • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and to climb or balance; reach with hands and arms including overhead; stoop, kneel, crouch.  Standing, walking, operating equipment for extended periods.

    • Ability to lift and move heavy objects (up to 30 lbs.).


Soft Skills and Mindset:

  • Attitude: Demonstrated positive, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset to foster a culture that emphasizes employee participation, engagement, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. 

  • Commitment to HS&E: Ability to foster and build a culture of safety, health, and environmental awareness by leading through example and promoting best practices.

  • Appreciation for Quality: Strong attention to detail and a mindset for quality excellence to ensure product consistency and operational efficiency.

  • Adaptability and Resilience: Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments, learn new processes, and remain focused under pressure.

  • Collaboration and Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams in Canada and the US, including engineers, operators, and leadership.

  • Problem-Solving Mindset: Proactive approach to identifying challenges and proposing practical, innovative solutions.

  • Continuous Improvement Orientation: Passion for process improvement and building systems that drive efficiency, safety, and quality.


Benefits:

    • Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family available on your first day

    • Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

    • 401K with substantial company match

    • Company paid disability and life insurance

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