Job Description

The Buffer is responsible for the preparation, finishing, and surface treatment of ambulance components and assemblies, ensuring smooth and defect-free surfaces prior to painting and final assembly. This role is essential to maintaining high-quality standards and supporting the production team in delivering durable, visually appealing, and compliant emergency vehicles. Additionally, the Buffer polishes finished ambulances to achieve a high-quality exterior appearance.

• Inspect and prepare surfaces of ambulance components for painting, including sanding, filling, and smoothing imperfections.
• Operate hand and power tools safely and efficiently for surface preparation tasks.
• Apply primers, sealers, or other preparatory coatings as required by specifications.
• Identify surface defects, inconsistencies, or damage and report or correct them per standard procedures.
• Collaborate with Painters, Assemblers, and Quality Control to ensure parts meet visual and structural standards.
• Polish finished ambulances to achieve a high-quality exterior appearance.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
• Assist with moving, staging, and organizing parts and assemblies for production workflow.
• Document and communicate progress, issues, and completed work to supervisors and team leads.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in surface preparation processes, tools, and materials.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, automotive, or related industries preferred.
• Familiarity with hand and power sanding tools, buffers, and surface preparation techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work in a team environment and follow instructions precisely.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift components, and perform repetitive tasks.

• Experience in emergency vehicle or custom vehicle manufacturing.
• Knowledge of body filler, primers, and automotive finishing materials.
• Basic understanding of production workflow and lean manufacturing principles.

• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Team collaboration
• Safety awareness
• Time management and efficiency

• Manufacturing floor environment.
• Exposure to dust, fumes, and chemicals; use of PPE required.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, bending, and standing for long periods.

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