Job Title *
Professional Painter Position

Company/Organization *
Black Magic Paint

Job Description *
Black Magic Paint:

We are a very small company focused on the highest quality bicycle finishes available. We serve many of the United States best custom bike builders as well as individual clients looking to customize or restore their bicycles and projects. We also provide services for industrial applications as well as some motorcycle finishing. We are a small, specialized, and passionate company dedicated to absolute quality standards. Learn more about our work at www.blackmagicpaint.com

Job Description:
– We are looking for an experienced custom painter to work alongside the owners of the company and other painters to produce the best finishes in the industry. The candidate for this position will be required to take prepped frames/parts through completion including primer, basecoat, clear, buffing/polishing. Materials that will be painted include steel, stainless steel, titanium, carbon fiber, fiberglass, wood, and aluminum.

Minimum Job Requirements:
– Must be experienced with PPG DBC, Axalta Chromabase, and House of Kolor or similar processes.
– Must have experience in painting items other than cars as 90% of what we paint does not have a flat surface, although auto experience/background is helpful
– Proficient communication skills and extremely high attention do detail
– Experience with prepping/painting carbon fiber/composites
– Experience with Google Docs and or Microsoft Office
– Experience with Adobe Illustrator and vinyl cutter a plus
-Reliable transportation-rural location not accessible by public transit
– In depth understanding of bicycle mechanics is a HUGE plus, but not necessary

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
– Painting
– Masking
– Efficient completion of paperwork and check lists.
– QC
– Media blasting, sanding, and general prep work (Primary focus for this position will be painting/finishing)
– Managing supply stock levels
– Sweep, vacuum, empty trash, clean.

Physical Requirement:
– Continually able to stand for extended periods of time.
– Continually able to use pneumatic tools
– Continually able to reach overhead, bend, squat, kneel, and carry product.
– Continually able to walk up and down staircase, carrying boxes, product, and other necessary store related items.
– Ability to regularly perform maintenance items: sweep, vacuum, empty trash, clean.
– Ability to safely lift up to 55 lbs.
– Comfortable climbing step ladders.

Ideal Candidate:
– 3+ years experience in automotive, motorcycle, bicycle, and or custom high end paint work. Collision and body experience NOT necessary.
– Must be comfortable and capable to start prepped paint projects from start to finish with appropriate instruction and guidance. Prime, base coats, masking, clear coat, inter-coat clear, gloss, matte, buffing.
– Must be experienced in buffing and finishing for final steps
– Experience with PPG DBC, Axalta Chromabase , and HOK
– Punctual
– Willing to learn

Compensation and Benefits:
– Compensation is based on experience
– Health insurance after a probationary period
– Discounts on bicycle parts and accessories

Equal Opportunity:
– Black Magic Paint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

How to Apply *
To apply for a position, send a cover letter and resume by directly emailing INFO@BLACKMAGICPAINT.COM (No calls please). Please include 2-3 professional references.

Job Title *
Service Manager

Company/Organization *
Western Bikeworks

Job Description *
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
• Bears primary responsibility for day-to-day operations of the Service Department
• Assists Service Staff with exceeding customer expectations.
• Manages inventory, special order purchasing and reporting through the store POS system.
• Places appropriate special orders and ensures that all policies are followed for ordering and receiving small parts.
• Keeps track of and processes all paperwork and POS based receiving of special order and repair parts.
• Coordinates with Velotech’s marketing organization to facilitate promotions, sales, and special events as they relate to the service department.
• Processes bike related warranties as needed.
• Conducts rolling cycle counts to ensure service inventory accuracy.
• Requests appropriate product so that the store has repair parts necessary for fast service turn-around.
• Responsible for opening/closing the store when scheduled.
• Assists Store Manager in training staff on product selection, service procedures, 3point5 and S-Tech on-line training, POS system.
• Reviews staff performance with Store Manager.
• Monitors daily service levels and ensures enough resources are available to complete scheduled services and that each specialty service is assigned to a mechanic capable of completing that service
• Works with Store Manager to handle all anomalies that arise from service operations.
• Coaches staff for policy and procedure violations, ensures that store runs to company policy in the absence of Store Manager.
• Assists with scheduling and processing/approval of time off requests.
• Acts as the public face of the store at Community Events when assigned.
• Is the third point of contact for alarm’s, and other crisis situations.
• Able to assess customer’s bikes for indicated problems and generate an accurate financial and time estimate for repairing the issue to the customer’s satisfaction
• Familiar with all aspects of bicycle technologies, including but not limited to
o Di2
o Campagnolo
o SRAM Red eTap
o Hydraulic Disk Brakes
o Front and rear suspension
• Able to troubleshoot appropriate solutions for systems that do not have readily available replacement parts
• Willing to create service checklists and hold staff to these set standards
• Responsible for ensuring the service staff prepares the department for normal operations at opening time and handles End of Day procedures including cleaning up work station and ensuring all continuing work is communicated appropriately

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• 3 years professional shop experience
• A bicycle background is a must
• Must be computer literate

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
• Familiar with the repair and function of all commonly used drivetrain and suspension technologies.
• Aware of appropriate vendors for sourcing replacement parts and tools to ensure timely repair turn-around
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Solid knowledge of cycling products
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication
• Ability to be an advocate for cycling in the local community
• Ability to work independently or with others to manage multiple task with minimal supervision.
• Ability to spend time talking to people about bicycles

How to Apply *
Please apply by clicking company link below:

https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/index.php?/job/apply&clientkey=4C6D7027145254251F7D24DAA9BDF3F7&job=5879&jpt=