Prep Paint​/Painter

Ken Garner Manufacturing is seeking a Prep for Paint / Body Technician to join our team in one of our production locations in Chattanooga, TN or Rural Hall, NC or Victoria, Texas. As a manufacturer of high tonnage deep-drawn parts, finished steel weldments, and counterweights for Heavy Equipment and Mobile Cranes for OEMs in heavy industries, we are looking for someone with experience in the machinery industry to join us.

As a Prep for Paint / Body Technician, you will be responsible for preparing the equipment components that require painting and touch-up for finishing. You will also be responsible for applying topcoat to the equipment as necessary. This role is essential to the successful manufacture of our products and the candidate we are seeking must be detail-oriented, quality-minded, and comfortable working in a team environment.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package. Ken Garner Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. All applicants are subject to pre-employment drug testing and a background check.

• Prepare and sand equipment components to be painted before applying paint and primer materials
• Masking and covering of surfaces that do not require painting or touch-up.
• Apply topcoat paint to equipment components
• Operate paint equipment such as paint guns and abrasive blasting equipment
• Perform quality inspection on painted components and make necessary touch-up
• Maintain accurate log and documentation of painting activities
• Communicate with production teams to ensure timely completion and delivery of products

• High school diploma or equivalent; trade school certification a plus
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a related role in the machinery industry
• Knowledge of paint and finishing techniques
• Understanding of paint application equipment, including spray guns
• Ability to utilize sanding and grinding equipment
  
  Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and ISO quality systems a plus
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Ability to work in a team environment and follow safety policies and standards.

Employees are eligible for a full benefit package:

10 paid holidays + 1 week vacation after 6 months, 2 weeks after 18 months, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 10.

Medical, dental and vision insurance is offered at very reasonable rates. Family coverage is approximately $85 per week.

Company paid life insurance for employee, optional coverage is available for family at additional discounted cost.

Uniforms provided. Pay is weekly. Regularly scheduled performance reviews.