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Volvo Construction Equipment · 16 hours ago

Vocational Trainee Program: Paint (Spring 2026)

Shippensburg, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$17/hr - $46/hr

Volvo Construction Equipment is committed to shaping sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. The Vocational Trainee role offers students the chance to apply their academic knowledge in a professional environment while working on innovative projects alongside experienced professionals.

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Responsibilities

Perform a variety of duties necessary to achieve a finish that satisfies VCE paint quality standards and engineering requirements

Use and follow prescribed safety procedures

Emphasize personal safety by employing the prescribed PPE to protect themself and others from hazards of the task. This ranges from splash protection in the wash booth to respirators and full body PPE in the spray booth

Operate pressure washers and or steam cleaners in a conscientious way to assure that oily contamination is removed and removing excess water to speed dry time

Employ many different types of masking to protect sensitive surfaces from blast, and to keep surfaces free of paint as required by part design and/or an understanding of its function

Apply seam sealer to prevent water leaks and rust bleed

Sand and grind to repair cosmetic defects, and apply plastic filler as needed

Set up paint for spraying, including moving drums as needed, adding reducer as required, stirring properly, making sure pressures are properly adjusted and keeping the mix area clean

Set up and adjust spray equipment, and keep it clean and lubricated as needed for reliable operation and operate electronic paint proportioning equipment

Properly mix paint with hardener by hand for repairs and special colors

Keep equipment and area free of unnecessary dirt by picking up debris and sweeping loose overspray while maintaining 5S standards

Keep cleaning solvent covered when not in use, and empty waste containers as needed and at shift end into proper containers

Look for a wide range of defects after paint and correct if able or escalate to supervisor

Detect and report faulty operation, defective material and unusual conditions to Supervisor

Maintain working area in neat and orderly condition

Interpret drawings and work instructions to determine paint quality or masking requirements