Paint Prep Tech

Wastequip•Erial, NJ
•Onsite

About The Position

Wastequip is recruiting a Paint Prep Tech for its Erial, New Jersey location. The role prepares component and finished raw-product surfaces for painting by cleaning, grinding, and sanding them. The hourly pay is $21.30. The scheduled shift is 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with Saturdays when needed.

Requirements

  • Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Be able to work overtime.
  • Have less than a high school education, up to one month of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

  • Work well as a member of a group.
  • Carry out tasks with the details necessary to complete them well.
  • Be flexible and perform well when able to set your own schedule and goals.
  • Be self-starting and able to perform without outside help.

Responsibilities

  • Examine and feel workpiece surfaces for defects.
  • Select an abrasive wheel or disk according to specifications, knowledge of abrasives, and the condition of the metal, and attach it to the grinder.
  • Start the grinder and move it over the workpiece surface to remove scratches, laminated metal, excess weld material, and burrs.
  • Polish ground areas with finer abrasive to produce a smooth, unmarred surface.
  • Replace worn abrasive disks and wheels.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Two medical plan options: Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up Medical Plans.
  • Prescription (Rx) insurance.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA).
  • Two dental plan options: Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans.
  • Vision insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), including Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA.
  • Company-paid base life insurance.
  • Company-paid accident, death and dismemberment insurance.
  • Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
  • Company-paid disability insurance, including short-term disability and base long-term disability.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Voluntary hospital, accident, and critical illness (cancer) insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with 50% company match.
  • Voluntary pet insurance.
  • Vacation and personal/sick time.
  • Paid grandparent leave.
  • Paid bonding leave.
  • Adoption assistance.
  • Education assistance (tuition reimbursement).
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