About The Position

The Paint Prep Apprentice is responsible for preparing parts for painting by wiping, sanding, inspecting, plugging, and masking them. The role also includes removing excess water and shot from part cavities, operating an overhead hoist to hang parts, maintaining a safe and clean work area, checking completed parts for quality, helping identify where defects originated, and maintaining inventory of materials and supplies where applicable.

Responsibilities

  • Wipe, sand, and inspect parts, including preparing painted parts for paint repair.
  • Plug and mask parts and blow excess water and shot from cavities to support proper paint adhesion.
  • Operate an overhead hoist to hang parts.
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures, rules, and 6S standards.
  • Inspect completed parts and validate that components meet production and quality standards.
  • Assist in driving defects back to their point of origin.
  • Identify, label, stock, and record materials and supplies where applicable.
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