Paint Technician

The Paint Technician assists in the preparation and spray painting of surfaces to be painted.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: (Other duties may be assigned.)Follow corporate/departmental established procedures

Provide input into the development and revision of departmental procedures

Perform preparation work prior to painting such as grinding, sanding, buffing and mask-off areas not to be painted

Fill cavities and dents as necessary and surfaces repaired area to attain required finish

Cleans and prepares surface of articles to be painted using solvent, sandpaper and wire brush

Assists in the mixing of paints per paint codes

Assists in the selections and mixes paint to produce desired color and finish according to specifications

Applies paint to prepared surfaces adjusting sprayer valves and nozzle to regulate width and pressure of spray according to knowledge of painting techniques

Cleans spraying equipment thoroughly with solvent

Finish surfaces by polishing with sandpaper, pumice, compound, wax or other materials

Clean and detail finished product

Moves painted articles from preparation area to and from paint booth

Maintains cleanliness of spray booth

Positions articles in jigs or erects ladders or scaffolding

Provide input on improving operational efficiencies

Provide inter-departmental support as directed

Assist in any task assigned or approved by the Plant Operations Manager. Tasks will be assigned according to employee availability and individual talents

Background in paint and body repair, previous experience painting show and concept vehicles, with a minimum of 5 years hands-on experience. A High School or GED equivalent required. A certificate from an accredited technical or an industrial trade school is preferred. Needs to be a self-starter with proficiency in budgeting time. Incumbent must possess basic hand tools and spray guns for the position and upgrade such tools as required to complete the tasks assigned.