Paint Prep 1st Shift

LeeBoy Inc • Maiden, NC

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About The Position

LEEBOY Inc., part of the FAYAT Group, is a global producer of commercial asphalt pavers and road maintenance equipment. The Paint Prep role prepares equipment, components, and fabricated assemblies for painting and supports the paint-production process. Work includes cleaning and treating surfaces, repairing imperfections, applying masking materials, staging parts, assisting with paint booths and ovens, and moving equipment and components safely through production. The position follows work instructions, safety procedures, and company quality and appearance standards in a manufacturing and paint shop environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous manufacturing, paint preparation, automotive body repair, industrial finishing, or related experience preferred.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and material-handling equipment.
• Ability to learn paint-preparation techniques and quality requirements.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, safety procedures, and production schedules.
• Ability to safely operate grinders, sanders, pressure washers, and other paint-preparation equipment.
• Ability to use hand tools, pneumatic tools, and electric tools.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Regularly stand and walk throughout the workday; frequently bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and perform repetitive motions.
• Occasionally climb ladders and work at heights up to 12 feet.
• Frequently lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift and move materials weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance when necessary.
• Ability to distinguish colors and identify finish defects.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding manufacturing environment.
• Use required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, respirators, and protective clothing.

Nice To Haves

• Previous manufacturing, paint preparation, automotive body repair, industrial finishing, or related experience.
• Basic understanding of paints, coatings, surface-preparation methods, and industrial-finishing processes.
• Forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment, components, and fabricated assemblies for painting by sanding, grinding, scraping, buffing, and cleaning surfaces.
• Remove weld spatter, rust, dirt, grease, oil, and other contaminants that could affect paint adhesion or finish quality.
• Inspect surfaces and perform basic repairs to scratches, dents, gouges, and rust spots using approved fillers, body compounds, polyester putties, and repair materials.
• Operate pressure washers and chemical wash systems, applying cleaning and pretreatment solutions according to work instructions and safety procedures.
• Use washing techniques that ensure complete surface coverage before painting, then use air blowers and tack cloths to remove moisture, dust, and debris.
• Apply masking materials, tape, plugs, and protective coverings to areas not designated for paint, and remove masking after painting and curing.
• Stage parts, assemblies, and equipment for movement into paint booths and curing ovens; assist with loading and unloading paint booths, dry-off ovens, and curing ovens.
• Identify and report paint defects or preparation issues before final production release.
• Operate forklifts, hydraulic carts, and other approved material-handling equipment in accordance with safety procedures.
• Transport equipment and components throughout the paint process and assist with setting up and moving part racks, fixtures, and production equipment.
• Learn to safely operate LEEBOY equipment as required for movement and positioning.
• Follow work instructions, safety procedures, production schedules, and company quality and appearance standards.

What This Job Offers

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