Entry-Level Wash Bay Finisher: Paint Prep & Safety

CAB Construction Co.; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forklift Certification Training

Safety PPE Provided

Job summary

CAB Construction Co. is seeking an entry level Wash Bay Prep/Finisher to clean and prep product surfaces for paint and finishes in a fast-paced shop environment.

The role requires understanding of hazardous materials, adherence to safety rules, and ability to work with minimal supervision within a team. A high school diploma or GED is required, and prior painting experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must manage time to maximize productivity.
• Recommend needed equipment, facilities, and materials.
• Work well in a team and share responsibilities.
• Diagnose causes of technical problems and implement solutions.
• Test and inspect products, services, or processes for quality.
• Determine tools and equipment needed for a job.
• Maintain equipment on a routine basis.
• Assist or perform repair of machines or systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare product surfaces for paint and finishes.
• Plan setup and flow of products through the area.
• Review shop orders for specifications and requirements.
• Assess if product is ready for finishing or requires review.
• Operate safely with hazardous materials and follow regulations.
• Obtain forklift certification within first week of hire.
• Maintain production levels and work independently in a team.
• Respond quickly to production and customer needs as schedules change.
• Wear appropriate PPE and meet monitoring requirements.
• Test and inspect products or processes and evaluate quality.

Skills

Time management

Equipment recommendations

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Quality inspection

Tool & equipment selection

Equipment maintenance

Repair assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

CAB Construction Co. is seeking an entry level Wash Bay Prep/Finisher to clean and prep product surfaces for paint and finishes in a fast-paced shop environment.

The role requires understanding of hazardous materials, adherence to safety rules, and ability to work with minimal supervision within a team. A high school diploma or GED is required, and prior painting experience is a plus.