Paint/Prep Technician

Knapheide Truck Equipment; Acworth (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays (Black Friday & Xmas)

401k

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer paid life insurance

Job summary

Knapheide Truck Equipment Centers in Acworth, GA is hiring a full-time Paint/Prep Technician to prepare work truck bodies and equipment surfaces for painting. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–2:30 PM, with overtime as needed.

The position involves surface prep, masking, and drilling tasks to ensure quality finishes on trucks and equipment. Candidates should be detail-focused, organized, and team-oriented to support customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to lift/move up to 75 pounds is expected.
• Experience prepping metal surfaces for painting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for paint per established standards.
• Fill and sand body imperfections as needed.
• Mask and protect vehicle surfaces.
• Pre-fit and drill bumpers, ladder racks and other holes as necessary.

Skills

Team player

Career-minded

Organized

Attention to detail

Respectful

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Knapheide Truck Equipment Center in Acworth, GA is looking to hire a full-time Paint/Prep Technician to complete quality vehicle surface preparation on work truck bodies and equipment prior to painting. This position works Monday - Friday from 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM; additional overtime as needed or required.

About Knapheide Truck Equipment Centers

Knapheide Truck Equipment Centers are the premier work truck equipment, accessory, and commercial upfit provider in the United States. With more than 25 retail stores and upfit centers across the county, Knapheide Truck Equipment Centers can handle any truck equipment, truck accessories, and commercial fleet installation needs.

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays, including Black Friday and Christmas
• 401k
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer paid life insurance

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare surfaces for paint per established standards
• Fill and sand body imperfections as needed
• Mask and protect vehicle surfaces
• Pre-fit and drill bumpers, ladder racks and other holes as necessary

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Respectful - kind, positive, and helpful
• Career-minded - looking for more than a job
• Team player - gets along well with others
• Pride in your work - desire to produce quality work and ensure customer satisfaction
• Organized & attentive to detail - nothing gets by you without being double-checked

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Ability to lift/move up to 75 pounds
• Previous experience prepping metal surfaces for painting