Paint Prep Technician

Quality Machine & Fab; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Machine & Fab in Tulsa, OK is seeking Paint Prep Technicians to join a busy aerospace manufacturing and repair facility. You will prepare parts for painting through sanding, masking, surface finishing, and Bondo/composite repair work.

You should have hands-on experience in automotive body work, paint prep, composites, or surface finishing, and be comfortable using hand tools, power sanders, grinders, and related equipment to meet FAA quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in paint prep, automotive body work, composites, or surface finishing.
• Experience with sanding, masking, and surface preparation.
• Familiarity with Bondo, body fillers, or composite repair work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sand, mask, and prepare parts and surfaces for painting.
• Perform Bondo, filler, and composite repair work to smooth and restore surfaces.
• Clean, prep, and inspect parts before the painting process.
• Use hand tools, power sanders, grinders, and other surface preparation equipment.
• Apply masking tape and protective materials to areas that do not require paint.
• Identify and correct surface imperfections, scratches, and other defects.
• Follow detailed work instructions, specifications, and FAA quality standards.
• Inspect completed work to ensure surfaces meet quality requirements.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Paint prep

Automotive body work

Composites

Manufacturing

Tools

Hand tools

Power sanders

Grinders

Job description

We are hiring Paint Prep Technicians to join a busy aerospace manufacturing and repair facility! This position focuses on preparing parts and components for painting, including sanding, masking, surface finishing, and Bondo/composite repair work.

We are looking for candidates who have experience in automotive body work, paint prep, composites, or surface finishing. This is a great opportunity for someone with hands-on experience who is detail-oriented and comfortable working with different tools and materials.

Job Responsibilities

• Sand, mask, and prepare parts and surfaces for painting.
• Perform Bondo, filler, and composite repair work to smooth and restore surfaces.
• Clean, prep, and inspect parts before the painting process.
• Use hand tools, power sanders, grinders, and other surface preparation equipment.
• Apply masking tape and protective materials to areas that do not require paint.
• Identify and correct surface imperfections, scratches, and other defects.
• Follow detailed work instructions, specifications, and FAA quality standards.
• Inspect completed work to ensure surfaces meet quality requirements.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in paint prep, automotive body work, composites, or manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with sanding, masking, and surface preparation.
• Familiarity with Bondo, body fillers, or composite repair work is a plus.
• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and sanding equipment.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify surface imperfections.
• Dependable, hardworking, and willing to learn.