Prefinish Operations Technician

The Prefinish Operations Technician plays a key role in supporting daily prefinish paint booth operations while working closely with the Operations Manager to ensure product quality, workflow efficiency, and on-time production. This position is responsible for handling, preparing, painting support, moving, cleaning, and reassembling windows and doors throughout the prefinish process. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, safety-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse and manufacturing environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Operations Manager to coordinate daily prefinish production activities.

• Safely move windows, doors, and related materials throughout the warehouse and production areas.

• Prepare products for finishing by inspecting, cleaning, masking, and disassembling components as required.

• Transport products through various stages of the prefinish paint booth process.

• Assist with loading and unloading materials and finished products.

• Monitor products during the finishing process to ensure proper handling and quality standards are maintained.

• Clean finished products and remove masking or protective materials after painting.

• Reassemble windows, doors, and hardware components according to company specifications.

• Conduct basic quality inspections before products are released for shipment or installation.

• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the paint booth, warehouse, and work areas.

• Assist with inventory management, material staging, and product tracking.

• Follow all company safety policies, operating procedures, and quality standards.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Operations Manager.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to safely lift and move materials weighing up to 75 pounds.

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand and power tools.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Forklift experience or willingness to obtain certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, warehousing, finishing, painting, or woodworking environments.

• Familiarity with window and door products.

• Experience working with paint booth or finishing equipment.

Key Competencies

• Attention to Detail

• Quality Focus

• Teamwork

• Reliability

• Communication

• Problem Solving

• Safety Awareness