Paint Prep Technician - Day Shift

Intermountain Electronics • Price, UT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Intermountain Electronics is seeking a Paint Operations Assistant for its Paint / Final Assembly department at the Price, Utah facility. The role supports paint and production operations through surface preparation, equipment cleaning, material handling, workplace organization, and other assigned production responsibilities. Employees who demonstrate interest and aptitude may have opportunities for supervised training and development toward work as an Industrial Painter.

The position is full-time, with a Monday–Friday day-shift schedule of 6:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and approximately 40 hours per week. Additional hours or overtime may occasionally be required based on production demands and operational needs. The role reports to the Final Assembly Supervisor / Paint Supervisor.

The work is hands-on and physically active in a manufacturing environment. It involves working around machinery, material-handling equipment, and moving equipment while following company safety requirements. Employment offers are subject to a background check and drug screening.

Requirements

• At least 10th-grade education and approximately one month of related experience or training; comparable combinations of education, training, and work experience may be considered.
• A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Current, valid driver’s license.
• Ability to routinely lift approximately 20 pounds, frequently handle loads up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift or move items up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, balance, reach, and work while standing or moving on concrete surfaces.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow safety guidelines, operating and maintenance instructions, work procedures, diagrams, schedules, and other work-related materials.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including ability to prepare routine reports and workplace correspondence.
• Ability to perform basic manufacturing-related mathematics, including arithmetic, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, and rates.
• Basic computer proficiency for routine functions such as entering time worked and recording job hours.
• Forklift and overhead crane certification meeting OSHA requirements, either held at hire or successfully obtained through required job training.
• Successful completion of the applicable Pulmonary Function Test if required to wear respiratory protection.
• Ability to work safely around manufacturing machinery, material-handling equipment, and moving equipment while following company safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to operate equipment and handle parts and materials; reach with hands and arms; and communicate effectively through speaking and hearing.
• Adequate close vision, peripheral vision, color recognition, depth perception, and ability to adjust visual focus.
• Reliable and consistent attendance and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

• Interest and aptitude for supervised training and development in industrial painting.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment, parts, components, and other surfaces for paint or coating applications.
• Clean and prepare surfaces by washing, wiping, vacuuming, caulking, taping, masking, and performing other preparation work.
• Hang, lift, position, and move parts onto racks for cleaning, surface preparation, or painting.
• Operate pressure-washing equipment to clean equipment and components.
• Operate forklifts safely and use overhead cranes when required to move materials and equipment.
• Wear and use respiratory protection when required by working conditions.
• Clean and prepare surfaces and re-tap threaded holes when necessary.
• Complete paint touch-up work to help return equipment to OEM-quality condition.
• Assist with equipment disassembly, cleaning, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Patch, finish, restore, and repair surfaces, including emergency repair work when necessary.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas through regular housekeeping.
• Assist the Final Assembly team with production responsibilities when required.
• Support assembly and installation of electrical components when business needs require additional assistance.
• Maintain reliable attendance, arrive on time, follow company values and safety policies, and assist with other manufacturing, production, or assembly work as operational needs require.
• For employees receiving industrial-painter training: learn to operate, clean, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial painting equipment; prepare surfaces and materials; mix and match coatings; apply industrial coatings; use spray-painting systems; and perform quality inspections.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• 24/7/365 Teladoc access to U.S. Board Certified doctors
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid life insurance
• Supplemental vision insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match of up to 6% of base salary
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with an available company contribution of up to $2,000 based on family size
• Paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED