What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialized Assembler - Painter position at Micro Bird?
Location: Plattsburgh, NY (with travel to Canada, including some overnight)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $22.50
Start Date: January 2026
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:
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $22.50
Start Date: January 2026
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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