Vocational Trainee Program: Paint (Fall 2025) Location: Shippensburg, PA, US, 17257 Position Type: Student Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. **About this Role** The Vocational Trainee role provides students with the opportunity to apply academic knowledge and skills in a professional environment, and to support/promote the student's career goals through contact with professionals in their field of study. The vocational trainee experience enables students to participate in professional activities for Volvo Group by working on important and innovative projects. Vocational Trainee positions are structured learning experiences where students and our full-time professionals work together on projects within their selected organization. This allows students to integrate knowledge and skills in a manner that is mutually beneficial to the student and Volvo Construction Equipment. Primary 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 **Education Requirements** Soft Skills: • Contribute to building a positive team spirit • Pursue training and development opportunities • Inspire the trust of others, work with integrity and ethically • Treat others with respect and consideration Skills / Experience Required: • Student must be currently enrolled and pursuing an Paint-related field • Student must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 • Must be at least 17 years of age We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. **Who we are and what we believe in** Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join **Volvo Group** . Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. Part of Volvo Group, **Volvo Construction Equipment** is a global company driven by our purpose to build the world we want to live in. Together we develop and deliver solutions for a cleaner, smarter, and more connected world. By unleashing everyone’s full potential, we build a more sustainable future for all our stakeholders. Come join our team and help us build a better tomorrow. Job Category: Production Organization: Volvo Construction Equipment Travel Required: No Travel Required Requisition ID: 21412 **View All Jobs (https://jobs.volvogroup.com/?locale=en\_US)** **Do we share the same aspirations?** Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society. Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity. Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect. If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations. **Nearest Major Market:** Harrisburg