Paint Prep Tech: Grind, Polish & Smooth Surfaces

Wastequip; Gloucester Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Rx Insurance

HSA

Dental plan

Vision insurance

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K

Job summary

Wastequip is seeking a Paint Prep in Erial, NJ, to clean, grind, and sand surfaces of components prior to painting. You will use grinders and abrasives to remove defects and create smooth surfaces, with typical hourly pay of $20.68 and a Monday–Friday shift, plus Saturdays when needed.

The role requires physical work, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and overtime as needed. Training or related experience is acceptable, with priority given to team-oriented, detail-focused, flexible, and

Qualifications

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Self‑Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Responsibilities

• Examines and feels surface of workpiece for defects
• Selects abrasive wheel, or disk according to specifications, knowledge of abrasives, and condition of metal, and attaches to grinder
• Starts grinder and moves it over surface of workpiece to remove scratches, laminated metal, excess weld material, and burs
• Polishes ground areas with finer abrasive to produce smooth, unmarred surface
• Replaces worn abrasive disks wheels

Skills

Team Player

Detail Oriented

Flexibility

Self‑Starter

Education

Less than high school education

Job description

Wastequip is seeking a Paint Prep in Erial, NJ, to clean, grind, and sand surfaces of components prior to painting. You will use grinders and abrasives to remove defects and create smooth surfaces, with typical hourly pay of $20.68 and a Monday–Friday shift, plus Saturdays when needed.

The role requires physical work, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and overtime as needed. Training or related experience is acceptable, with priority given to team-oriented, detail-focused, flexible, and