Paint Prepper

Description

The Paint Prep Team Member is responsible for preparing manufactured products for painting by sanding, cleaning, masking, taping, and inspecting surfaces to ensure a high-quality paint finish. This position plays a critical role in the overall appearance, durability, and quality of finished products by ensuring all surfaces are properly prepared before entering the paint booth.

• Prepare steel, aluminum, and fabricated components for painting according to work instructions and quality standards.
• Sand surfaces using hand sanders, orbital sanders, grinders, sanding blocks, and other approved equipment.
• Remove weld spatter, sharp edges, burrs, dirt, oils, rust, oxidation, and surface imperfections.
• Feather edges and smooth repaired areas to create an even paint surface.
• Inspect surfaces for defects requiring correction prior to painting.
• Apply masking tape, masking paper, plugs, caps, and protective coverings to areas that must remain free of paint.
• Mask threads, mounting surfaces, labels, electrical components, grounding points, machined surfaces, and customer-designated areas.
• Clean parts using approved solvents, degreasers, tack cloths, compressed air, or other approved cleaning methods.
• Ensure all contaminants are removed prior to paint application.
• Identify dents, scratches, weld defects, contamination, or damage requiring correction.
• Notify supervision of non-conforming conditions.
• Maintain cleanliness throughout the preparation process to prevent paint defects.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous manufacturing, body shop, industrial painting, or surface preparation experience preferred.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, climb, or balance.
• Exposure to warehouse and outdoor loading dock environments.
• Frequently required to stand, bend, and lift materials up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, and machinery.

Tomball Controls is an Equal Opportunity and Aff

• HS diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Previous experience in a paint shop is preferred.
• Familiarity with painting techniques is highly desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with team members effectively.

Tomball Controls is an Equal Opportunity and Aff