Paint Technician

PREFIX CORPORATION • Rochester Hills, MI

5d

About The Position

The Paint Technician assists with preparing and spray painting surfaces. The role includes preparing articles and repaired areas to the required finish, mixing and applying paint according to specifications, maintaining painting equipment and the spray booth, and moving and detailing finished products. The technician also follows established procedures, contributes input on procedural revisions and operational efficiencies, supports other departments as directed, and performs tasks assigned or approved by the Plant Operations Manager. Tasks are assigned according to employee availability and individual talents.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in paint and body repair.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Self-starter with proficiency in budgeting time.
• Possess basic hand tools and spray guns for the position and upgrade tools as required to complete assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience painting show and concept vehicles.
• Certificate from an accredited technical or industrial trade school.

Responsibilities

• Follow established corporate and departmental procedures.
• Provide input into the development and revision of departmental procedures.
• Prepare surfaces for painting by grinding, sanding, buffing, and masking areas not to be painted.
• Fill cavities and dents and surface repaired areas to attain the required finish.
• Clean and prepare surfaces using solvent, sandpaper, and a wire brush.
• Assist with mixing paints according to paint codes and selecting and mixing paint to produce the specified color and finish.
• Apply paint to prepared surfaces, adjusting sprayer valves and nozzles to regulate spray width and pressure.
• Clean spraying equipment thoroughly with solvent.
• Finish surfaces by polishing with sandpaper, pumice, compound, wax, or other materials.
• Clean and detail finished products.
• Move painted articles to and from the paint booth and preparation area.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the spray booth.
• Position articles in jigs or erect ladders or scaffolding.
• Provide input on improving operational efficiencies.
• Provide inter-departmental support as directed.
• Assist with tasks assigned or approved by the Plant Operations Manager.

What This Job Offers

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