Preparation Technician

SageMFG•Amarillo, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Preparation Technician works in Production at Sage Oil Vac, Inc., preparing manufactured product surfaces for painting in accordance with quality and safety standards. The role supports the production team by helping ensure product appearance, durability, and overall quality. Duties include inspecting, cleaning, sanding, blasting, and washing surfaces; masking areas; handling paint materials; preparing equipment; inspecting and correcting finishes; maintaining equipment and supplies; and documenting paint and surface-preparation information. The technician also moves products to drying areas, unloads and stacks items, operates heavy equipment such as forklifts and cranes, applies seam sealers, and keeps the work area and paint booth orderly. The position is hourly and reports to the Production Supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Familiarity with various sanding and paint-preparation techniques.
Knowledge of surface-preparation methods.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality finishes.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Understanding of safety procedures and protocols in a painting environment.
Ability to safely operate a forklift and maintain all required forklift-use certifications.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing painting and surface preparation.

Responsibilities

Inspect surfaces for imperfections, contaminants, and irregularities before painting.
Clean surfaces with appropriate solvents and tools, and sand rough areas to create a smooth finish.
Prepare manufactured product surfaces by cleaning, sandblasting, and power washing to support paint adhesion.
Use abrasive materials, solvents, and power tools as needed for surface preparation.
Mask areas that should not be painted and apply tape to protect surfaces from paint splatter.
Handle and mix paint materials according to specifications, including measuring and blending.
Set up painting equipment and ensure it functions properly and safely.
Inspect finished products against quality and aesthetic standards and correct defects or imperfections as needed.
Perform routine maintenance on painting and preparation equipment and report malfunctions or other issues for repair.
Follow safety protocols when handling paints, solvents, and chemicals, and use required personal protective equipment.
Maintain an inventory of solvents, sanding and washing supplies, and painting supplies; report items that need to be ordered or restocked.
Maintain records of paint types, surface-preparation techniques, and other relevant quality-control information.
Move items to drying areas.
Unload and stack products for further painting or packaging.
Use and operate heavy equipment, including cranes and forklifts.
Apply seam sealers.
Clean and organize the work area and paint booth daily.
Perform other duties as assigned and follow instructions from authorized personnel.