Paint Prep Technician – Detail‑Oriented Grinder/Polisher

Wastequip Manufacturing Company LLC; Hickstown (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options (Base + Buy-up)

Dental plan options

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(K) Retirement Plan with company 50

Job summary

Wastequip Manufacturing Company LLC in Erial, NJ is seeking a Paint Prep associate to clean, grind, and sand surfaces of components prior to painting. You will operate grinders and ensure a smooth, defect-free finish.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to work overtime. We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive team environment. Join a leading North American manufacturer of steel containers and waste-handling equipment.

Qualifications

• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Less than high school education or up to 1 month related experience or training.

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 or equivalent

Job description

Wastequip Manufacturing Company LLC in Erial, NJ is seeking a Paint Prep associate to clean, grind, and sand surfaces of components prior to painting. You will operate grinders and ensure a smooth, defect-free finish.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to work overtime. We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive team environment. Join a leading North American manufacturer of steel containers and waste-handling equipment.