Paint​/Prep Technician

Knapheide Truck Equipment Center in Garner, NC is looking to hire a full-time Paint/Prep Technician to complete quality vehicle surface preparation on work truck bodies and equipment prior to painting. This position works Monday – Friday from 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM; additional overtime as needed or required.

• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays, including Black Friday and Christmas
• 401k
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer paid life insurance

• Prepare surfaces for paint per established standards
• Fill and sand body imperfections as needed
• Mask and protect vehicle surfaces
• Pre-fit and drill bumpers, ladder racks and other holes as necessary
• Perform high quality spray application of paint, primers, sealers, basecoats, and clear coats
• Mix custom color paint by scales/weight
• Complete quality vehicle surface preparation on work truck bodies and equipment prior to painting
• Paint and/or prep approximately 6 work truck bodies per day in state‑of‑the‑art paint booth
• Work closely with prep staff and other painters to meet work demands as a team
• Produce sprayed finishes with consistent gloss and texture matching the OEM finish

• Respectful - kind, positive, and helpful
• Career‑minded - looking for more than a job
• Team player - gets along well with others
• Pride in your work - desire to produce quality work and ensure customer satisfaction
• Organized & attentive to detail - nothing gets by you without being double‑checked

• 2+ years’ experience painting vehicles, vehicle bodies, industrial equipment or marine products in a mechanical shop environment
• 2+ years’ experience doing bodywork and repair
• Capable of reading and comprehending paint mixing, application procedures, and specifications

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Ability to lift/move up to 75 pounds
• Previous experience prepping metal surfaces for painting