Paint Prep Technician

Sunbelt Solomon; Solomon (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunbelt Solomon is seeking a Paint Technician to prepare and paint transformer units at our Kansas facility. The role requires adherence to safety protocols, quality standards, and company policies while maintaining a clean, compliant workspace.

The position involves following work orders, assessing units for defects, mixing and applying paint, and ensuring equipment like paint guns remains in good condition. OSHA10 certification is preferred, and prior paint manufacturing experience is valued.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• OSHA10 certification preferred.
• 1 year experience in paint manufacturing preferred.
• 1 year experience with material handling equipment (forklift, crane) preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders.
• Strong emphasis on safety and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review checklist and follow work order instructions to ensure specifications.
• Assess units prior to painting and check for issues; escalate defects.
• Mix paint and ensure viscosity matches specifications.
• Replace paint in pots/drums as needed.
• Ensure paint guns are in working order and spray pattern is correct.
• Clean unit as needed with air or tack cloth.
• Apply primer and paint to meet quality expectations.
• Inspect finished unit for quality and readiness for assembly.
• Disassemble and spray unit parts as required; move to final assembly.
• Follow all safety protocols and wear PPE (respirator, gloves, glasses).
• Maintain a clean, safe workstation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety excellence

Attention to detail

Team player

Strong communication

Problem solving

Cooperative attitude

Reading work orders

Education

High school diploma or GED

OSHA10 certification (preferred)

Tools

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Basic hand tools

Job description

The Paint Technician is responsible for preparing and painting transformer units. Compliance with all safety requirements, product quality standards and company policies are essential functions of this role.

• Review checklist and follow work order instructions to ensure compliance with specifications

• Assess units prior to painting and check for issues (defects, leaks, etc.), escalte defect issues to lead or supervisor if discovered

• Mix paint and ensure the viscosity is consistent with specifications

• As needed replace paint in pots/drums

• Ensure paint guns are all in working order and spray pattern consistency is correct prior to painting the equipment

• If needed clean unit off accordingly by air or tack cloth

• Apply primer and paint as required to comply with quality expectations

• After primer and paint is complete look over unit to ensure quality expectations are met

• If unit is dissembled spray unit parts as required

• Once unit is complete move to final assembly

• Following all safety protocols which includes wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), respirator, glove, safety glasses, etc.

• Maintain safe, clean and orderly workstation and area.

• Other duties assigned as needed.

• High School or GED preferred

• OSHA10 certified, preferred

• 1 year experience in paint manufacturing, preferred

• 1 year experience material handling equipment (forklift, crane, etc.), preferred

• Knowledge of basic hand tools preferred

• A proven track record in safety excellence is required.

• Adheres to all safety and environmental compliance regulations set by the organization. Notify management immediately of any safety concerns, hazardous conditions, or injuries.

• Ability to read and interpret work orders.

• Meet department and production goals set by supervisor.

• Ensure product quality meets company and client expectations.

• Possess a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, cooperative attitude, strong attention to detail and can work in a team environment.

• Adheres to the company's employee handbook policies and embodies the organization's core values.

• Ability to learn other department job functions and fill in as needed.

• Complete company compliance and safety training when required.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule and work under pressure in a fast-paced work environment.

• Physical requirements for this role include, but are not limited to the following:

• Safety protocols require the completion and passing of a respiratory fit test

• Lift 50lbs floor to waist and waist to shoulder multiple times

• Standing and walking for long durations

• Bending, squatting, and kneeling multiple times for long durations

• The ability to climb up and down a ladder multiple times

• Balance and stand on a ladder with three points of contact for extended periods of time

• Comfortable working in the heat and cold due to manufacturing facilities not being climate controlled