Paint Technician

CORE Transformers is seeking a Paint Technician that is motivated to learn and become part of an amazing team!

Position Title:

Paint Technician

Employee Status:
Non-Exempt

Reports to:

Vice President of Operations

Employment Status:
Full-Time

Hours:

Mon-Fri 7:00am-5:00pm (some overtime)

Rate of Pay: $23+ Depending on qualifications

• Medical Insurance
• 401k plus match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Quarterly Bonus

The Paint Technician supports the attainment of corporate vision and strategies and performs all painting needs in support of the vision. The Paint Technician works with the Shop Supervisor and Shop Technicians to coordinate scheduling of all work guaranteeing excellent production efficiency, assists in meeting overall operational goals and objectives, works independently when required, and is able to make complicated finished product judgments.

• Applies a quality finish to products using enamels and water-based products.
• Proficient in all methods of surface preparation, including the use of bondo.
• Mixes finishes as required. Paints with under coatings.
• Requires skills to assemble, clean, and maintain paint equipment, paint booth, paint and paint booth logs.
• Completes stickering, installation of accessories, etc on finished products.
• Routinely makes complicated finished product judgments.
• Keeps a clean work area.

• Auto body repair: 1 year (Required)
• Auto painting: 1 year (Required)
• Understanding of freight systems
• Broad transformer knowledge
• Excellent communication skills
• Negotiating skills
• General engineering background
  
  Decision making skills
• Leadership skills
• Forklift and Overhead Crane Operations (can be taught)
• Understands and studies the competitive environment
• Broad knowledge of paint and surface preparation methods

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Many decisions are made in a team environment, allowing all employees great opportunity for personal growth.
• Expected to work evenings and weekends during periods of peak demand.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety footwear and safety clothing.

Additional or different duties may be assigned occasionally at employer’s discretion.