Automotive Paint Technician

Reading Truck Body, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Automotive Paint Technician and make a real impact in the specialty truck industry. In this role, you will work closely with the Shop Foreman, applying your skills in painting and finishing to enhance the quality of truck equipment. With over 65 years of industry leadership, this innovative firm offers a dynamic work environment where you can grow your career while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive culture. If you have a passion for vehicles and a keen eye for detail, this is the perfect opportunity to thrive and contribute to exciting projects.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

10 paid holidays

Discount Program for Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment

Paid Training and Development Programs

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of paint experience required.
• Experience with pot gun spray equipment and sanding on large vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Perform painting, finishing, and maintaining truck equipment.
• Prepare truck bodies and apply topcoat paint as needed.

Skills

Paint Application

Sanding

Surface Preparation

Quality Assurance

Tools

Pot Gun Spray Equipment

Job description

Posted Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 5:00 AM

How You Will Make an Impact

A 2+ Year Automotive Paint Technician at Reading Truck will work under the direction of the Shop Foreman to perform work in painting, finishing and maintaining interior and exterior structures of specialty truck equipment.

The Nuts and Bolts

1. Sanding manufactured product
2. Scraping surfaces of truck equipment
3. Preparing truck bodies prior to paint application
4. Mixing paint for painting as needed
5. Applying topcoat paint application and undercoat as needed
6. Cleaning spray guns, paint booth and work area
7. Final touch-ups for quality assurance controls
8. Other duties as assigned

Required Credentials

1. 2-5 years paint experience
2. Prior experience with pot gun spray equipment and light sanding on large equipment or vocational vehicles
3. Bed liner application experience
4. Decal/wrap application experience

How We Make an Impact
At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. We continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

Some of Our Total Rewards

We offer big company perks with small company culture:
Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
10 paid holidays
Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
Paid Training and Development Programs