Waev Inc. is an electric mobility OEM founded in 2021 to manufacture, distribute, market, and support the GEM, Taylor-Dunn and Tiger brands. GEM was the first commercially-produced, street-legal low-speed vehicle in the United States. GEMs shuttle people and goods across city centers, residential communities, government campuses, colleges and universities, and other micro-environments. Founded in 1949, Taylor-Dunn burden carriers, personnel carriers, and stockchasers have been trusted solutions in a broad range of commercial environments and provide premium reliability, safety features, and all-electric efficiency for industrial grade applications. Tiger heavy-duty tow tractors have been towing cargo, baggage, parcel, and other equipment in ground support applications since 1981. Waev's headquarters and factory are located in Anaheim, California.

JOB SUMMARY

Ensures that all weldments and frame structures are properly prepared for painting by removing all excess metal on weld seams and spot welds.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares surface of weldments to ensure a smooth painting surface.
• Ensures that vehicle surfaces are properly prepared for painting.
• Responsible for the proper use of various types and grits of sandpaper, and the mixing, use and application of various types of body fillers and body putty.
• Responsible for removing weld seams, spot welds, dents and scratches from metal surfaces.
• Work in safe manner following all safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance record within the guidelines of the attendance policy.
• Perform other duties as requested.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EDUCATION:

Skills

• Ability to work with all types of hand tools such as disc grinders, sanders and pneumatic wire wheels.
• Previous experience working in media/sand blasting.
• Attention to quality.
• Must work well in a team environment.

Education / Experience

• Minimum of 1+ years manufacturing environment experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Fast-paced, dynamic culture in an manufacturing environment.
• Must be flexible to work overtime with little or no notice.
• Requires extensive use of the eyes and firm grasping and/or fine manipulation using both hands.
• May have exposure to loud noise levels, dust, fumes and chemicals.
• Must be able to lift up to 40lbs, bend, twist, turn, kneel, squat, reach overhead, perform strong pinch and grip, push pull up to 100lbs, and stand/walk up to 8 hours per day.
• Must be able to work 1st/Day shift to begin with a transition to 2nd/Evening shift in the future.