Paint Prep 1st Shift

LeeBoy; Lincolnton (NC); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

LeeBoy in Lincolnton, NC, seeks an entry-level Paint Prep Associate to prepare machinery for painting by cleaning residues, fix imperfections, and learn LeeBoy equipment. You will move machines, set up paint booths, and maintain safety with required PPE.

Prior body shop experience is a plus, but willingness to learn is essential. Responsibilities include operating tools like pressure washers and air tools, loading/unloading paint booths, and inspecting for paint defects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Previous body shop experience is a plus but not required.
• Willingness to learn LeeBoy equipment and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare machinery for paint by cleaning residue and fixing imperfections.
• Operate forklift and move machines using carts as needed.
• Set up, load, and unload paint booths.
• Use pressure washer and chemicals to clean parts and subassemblies.
• Inspect parts for paint imperfections and rework as necessary.

Skills

Basic prep knowledge

Forklift operation

Safety PPE

Tool handling

Color identification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pressure washer

Hand tools

Air tools

Job description

Description

About the Job:

Job Summary:

The employee prepares manufactured machinery for paint by cleaning off any unwanted residue or particles from parts/equipment. Also fixing imperfections.

Work Hours:

Monday - Thursday 6:00 am to 4:45 pm Friday will be determined by production demands. Saturday will be a possibility and will be determined by production demands.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• This is an entry level position - you need basic prep knowledge - sanding, scraping and chipping welds, taping parts not to be painted and pressure washing parts/subassemblies.
• Must be able to operate a forklift or willing to learn to operate a forklift.
• Use a 3-wheel hydraulic cart to move machines around the paint area.
• Must practice good safety and be willing to wear all required PPE (protective personal equipment)
• Must be able to learn to operate LEEBOY equipment
• Must learn colors assigned to each part or subassembly (yellow, black and gray)
• Must be able to operate a pressure washer/ operate valve to introduce chemicals to the washing process
• Will use pressure washer to clean with an over lapping method with chemicals to remove oils/grease from equipment to be prepped.
• Must be able to use hand tools, air tools and electric tools for sanding, grinding, buffing, cleaning up welds and cleaning booths.
• Must be able to fix basic imperfections (rust spots/scratches/gouges/dents) in metal with air tools/grinders/sanders removing imperfections, filling in using putty (polyester putty or Bondo)
• Must be able to use an air blower over parts/machines after going through the pressure washing process.
• Must be able to set up paint booths with machines, parts, or parts rack.
• Must be able to load/unload paint booth.
• Must be able to move parts from racks to correct locations for production lines.
• Must inspect parts/machines for imperfections in paint - if imperfections are noticed, the employee must return them to the prep area to be repaired or fixed.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand
• The employee is frequently required to walk/stand
• The employee is frequently required to use hands/fingers. reach with hands/arms
• The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
• The employee is occasionally required to climb 8-12 feet on a ladder and maintain balance
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED (General Education Degree)
• Previous experience working in a body shop (a plus but not required)