Paint/Prep Technician

Knapheide; Leon Valley (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid Holidays, including Black Friday,

401k

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer paid life insurance

Job summary

Knapheide Truck Equipment Centers in Leon Valley, TX is seeking a full-time Paint/Prep Technician to prepare vehicle surfaces for painting and ensure quality finishes. The role runs Monday–Thursday from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with overtime as needed.

You will mask surfaces, fill and sand imperfections, and assist with pre-fit drilling and component installation to ready trucks for final paint. Join a team that values accuracy and teamwork.

Qualifications

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

Attention to detail

Team player

Organized

Career-minded

Pride in work

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Job description

Knapheide Truck Equipment Center in Leon Valley, TX 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 - Thursday from 6:00 AM - 4:30 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