Axle Painter / Finishing Technician

East Coast Gear Supply•Louisburg, NC

7h•Onsite

About The Position

East Coast Gear Supply is seeking a skilled, dependable Axle Painter / Finishing Technician to join our manufacturing team. This role is responsible for preparing and finishing complete custom axle assemblies to the highest standards of appearance, durability, and quality. You’ll work hands-on with heavy-duty automotive axles used in off-road, towing, racing, and restoration applications. Every axle leaving our facility represents our brand, so precision, pride in workmanship, and attention to detail are essential.

Requirements

Prior experience in industrial painting, automotive painting, powder coating, body shop finishing, or similar coating environments.
Strong attention to detail and pride in producing clean, professional work.
Ability to identify defects before parts move downstream.
Comfortable using hand tools, masking materials, and spray equipment.
Ability to stand, bend, lift, and work physically throughout the day.
Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.

Nice To Haves

Experience painting automotive frames, axles, suspension, fabricated metal parts, or off-road components.
Understanding of primers, topcoats, cure times, surface prep, and paint adhesion.
Forklift or material handling experience.
Manufacturing or production workflow experience.

Responsibilities

Move completed axle assemblies into the prep/cleaning area using carts, rails, hoists, or approved material-handling equipment.
Thoroughly clean housings using solvents, degreasers, pressure washers, and prep tools.
Remove oils, residue, debris, dust, and contaminants from weld seams, brackets, corners, and hidden surfaces.
Ensure assemblies are fully dry and ready for masking/paint.
Accurately mask machined surfaces, sealing areas, threads, brake surfaces, vent ports, labels, and other critical areas.
Use tape, plugs, caps, and protective materials to prevent overspray or contamination.
Verify masking completeness before primer or paint begins.
Apply primer and topcoat finishes evenly and consistently using approved spray equipment and processes.
Maintain proper film coverage, finish quality, and color consistency.
Follow cure times, flash times, and coating specifications.
Monitor environmental and booth conditions as required.
Inspect painted assemblies for runs, dry spray, missed areas, contamination, thin coverage, and cosmetic defects.
Confirm critical masked surfaces remain clean and protected.
Touch up or rework parts when needed.
Maintain high standards because this is the final visible product delivered to customers.
Coordinate with assembly, production, crating, and shipping teams.
Safely move assemblies through paint, staging, and final handoff processes.
Keep work area organized, clean, and production-ready.
Help maintain tools, spray equipment, hoses, and consumables.