Paint Technician

PREFIX CORPORATION•Rochester Hills, MI

11d

About The Position

The Paint Technician assists with preparing and spray painting surfaces. The role includes preparing and repairing surfaces, mixing and applying paint to specifications, finishing painted surfaces, and maintaining the paint booth and equipment. The technician also contributes to departmental procedures 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.
Background in paint and body repair.
Self-starter with proficiency in budgeting time.
Must possess basic hand tools and spray guns for the position and upgrade such tools as required to complete assigned tasks.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.

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 that should not be painted.
Fill cavities and dents and prepare repaired areas to attain the required finish.
Clean and prepare surfaces using solvent, sandpaper, and wire brush.
Assist with mixing paints according to paint codes and selecting and mixing paint to achieve specified colors and finishes.
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.