<div>About LucidAt Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience. We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.</div>Position Overview: The Manual Tack-off Operator is responsible for removing dust, lint, fibers, and minor surface contamination from vehicle bodies prior to primer, basecoat, or clearcoat application. The role ensures paint-ready surfaces by maintaining high cleanliness standards, thereby preventing paint defects and improving first-pass yield. This position plays a critical role in final surface preparation and directly supports appearance quality, defect reduction, and customer satisfaction.Key Responsibilities:  • Perform manual tack-off vehicle bodies before paint application.• Remove dust, loose particles, fibers, and minor contamination from body surfaces.• Use approved tack cloths, air blowers, and cleaning tools as per work instructions.• Ensure complete coverage of exterior, interior visible areas, edges, and critical zones.• Follow correct tack-off sequence and standard movement techniques.• Ensure body surfaces meet paint-ready cleanliness standards.• Identify and report abnormal contamination such as oil spots, water marks, or paint defects.• Avoid introducing secondary contamination during tack-off operation.• Support appearance quality targets by preventing dirt-related paint defects.• Comply with control plans and inspection criteria.• Follow all safety rules related to paint booth and material handling areas.• Use required PPE such as gloves, masks, coveralls, and safety shoes.• Handle tack cloths and cleaning materials according to safety guidelines.• Maintain clean and organized workstations.• Properly use and maintain tack cloths, air blow guns, and cleaning tools. • Prevent overuse or misuse of tack materials that may cause residue.• Report damaged tools or abnormal conditions immediately.• Support minor housekeeping and equipment checks as required. • Achieve assigned takt time and production targets consistently.• Follow standard work instructions and paint shop discipline. • Participate in shift handovers and daily production communication.• Support line continuity by minimizing delays and rework.• Actively participate in 5S and continuous improvement activities.Skills: • Understanding of paint-ready surface requirements• Ability to identify dust, lint, and surface contamination• Knowledge of correct tack-off techniques and materials• Attention to detail and cleanliness• Ability to follow standard operating procedures• Strong quality awareness and discipline• Ability to work in a fast-paced paint shop environment• Good teamwork and communication skills• Safety-conscious attitude Physical stamina to stand.Minimum Qualifications:• High school certificate or equivalent / Other Certification• 1-2 years experience in automotive paint shop or surface preparation operations preferred• Experience in tack-off, paint booth, or appearance quality operations is an advantage• Basic understanding of safety and cleanliness requirements in paint operation• Willingness to work in shifts and follow production schedules<div><div>Compensation &amp; Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive <a href="https://mylucidbenefits.com/">benefits package</a> including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.  Equal Opportunity: At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.  Accessibility: Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need any accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at <a href="mailto:TA-Operations@lucidmotors.com">TA-Operations@lucidmotors.com</a>.  Candidate Data Privacy: By submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our <a href="https://lucidmotors.com/media/document/candidate-privacy-notice.pdf">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>.  To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Lucid Motors. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.  </div></div>

Lucid Motors sets out to create a car that elevates the human experience and transcends the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. A car that is intuitive, liberating, and designed for all the ways people get around. Lucid Motors plans to lead in this new era of mobility by returning to the fundamentals of great design &ndash; where every decision we make is in service of the individual. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own path.

Manual Tack-off Operator 

<div>About LucidAt Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience. We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.</div>Position Overview: The Manual Tack-off Operator is responsible for removing dust, lint, fibers, and minor surface contamination from vehicle bodies prior to primer, basecoat, or clearcoat application. The role ensures paint-ready surfaces by maintaining high cleanliness standards, thereby preventing paint defects and improving first-pass yield. This position plays a critical role in final surface preparation and directly supports appearance quality, defect reduction, and customer satisfaction.Key Responsibilities:  • Perform manual tack-off vehicle bodies before paint application.• Remove dust, loose particles, fibers, and minor contamination from body surfaces.• Use approved tack cloths, air blowers, and cleaning tools as per work instructions.• Ensure complete coverage of exterior, interior visible areas, edges, and critical zones.• Follow correct tack-off sequence and standard movement techniques.• Ensure body surfaces meet paint-ready cleanliness standards.• Identify and report abnormal contamination such as oil spots, water marks, or paint defects.• Avoid introducing secondary contamination during tack-off operation.• Support appearance quality targets by preventing dirt-related paint defects.• Comply with control plans and inspection criteria.• Follow all safety rules related to paint booth and material handling areas.• Use required PPE such as gloves, masks, coveralls, and safety shoes.• Handle tack cloths and cleaning materials according to safety guidelines.• Maintain clean and organized workstations.• Properly use and maintain tack cloths, air blow guns, and cleaning tools. • Prevent overuse or misuse of tack materials that may cause residue.• Report damaged tools or abnormal conditions immediately.• Support minor housekeeping and equipment checks as required. • Achieve assigned takt time and production targets consistently.• Follow standard work instructions and paint shop discipline. • Participate in shift handovers and daily production communication.• Support line continuity by minimizing delays and rework.• Actively participate in 5S and continuous improvement activities.Skills: • Understanding of paint-ready surface requirements• Ability to identify dust, lint, and surface contamination• Knowledge of correct tack-off techniques and materials• Attention to detail and cleanliness• Ability to follow standard operating procedures• Strong quality awareness and discipline• Ability to work in a fast-paced paint shop environment• Good teamwork and communication skills• Safety-conscious attitude Physical stamina to stand.Minimum Qualifications:• High school certificate or equivalent / Other Certification• 1-2 years experience in automotive paint shop or surface preparation operations preferred• Experience in tack-off, paint booth, or appearance quality operations is an advantage• Basic understanding of safety and cleanliness requirements in paint operation• Willingness to work in shifts and follow production schedules<div><div>Compensation &amp; Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive <a href="https://mylucidbenefits.com/">benefits package</a> including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.  Equal Opportunity: At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.  Accessibility: Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need any accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at <a href="mailto:TA-Operations@lucidmotors.com">TA-Operations@lucidmotors.com</a>.  Candidate Data Privacy: By submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our <a href="https://lucidmotors.com/media/document/candidate-privacy-notice.pdf">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>.  To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Lucid Motors. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.  </div></div>

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