Paint Prep Technician Madisonville, TX

Texas Pride Trailers, INC.; Madisonville (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Training provided

Job summary

Texas Pride Trailers, INC. is seeking a detail-oriented Paint Prep Technician to join our team in Madisonville, Texas. This full-time position offers competitive pay and opportunities for growth within the company. Responsibilities include inspecting and preparing trailer components for the paint process, maintaining organized work areas, and performing quality inspections.

The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Join us and be part of a supportive team environment with training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods.
• Manufacturing or production experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect trailers and components before paint preparation.
• Clean, sand, scrape, and prepare surfaces for paint.
• Operate hand tools, sanding equipment, and power tools.
• Perform quality inspections of prep work before paint.
• Maintain clean and organized drying bays and work areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Use of hand tools

Use of power tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Sanding equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Entry Level Day Shift $18.00 an hour Entry Level Night Shift $20.00 an hour 12 hour shifts 5am-5pm / 5pm-5am

Summary

Start Your Career in Manufacturing and Paint Operations

Texas Pride Trailers is seeking a detail-oriented Paint Prep Technician to help prepare trailers and components for our paint department. This position plays a critical role in ensuring every trailer leaves our facility looking its best.

The Paint Prep Technician is responsible for cleaning, inspecting, sanding, and preparing trailer components before they enter the paint process.

Responsibilities

• Inspect trailers and components before paint preparation
• Verify parts, tires, ramps, and trailer specifications against production paperwork
• Clean, sand, scrape, and prepare surfaces for paint
• Operate hand tools, sanding equipment, and power tools
• Remove debris and contaminants from surfaces
• Apply degreaser and caulking where required
• Perform quality inspections of prep work before paint
• Ensure remotes and accessories are properly protected
• Maintain clean and organized drying bays and work areas
• Assist with reassembly of components after painting
• Follow safety and quality procedures at all times

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required
• Experience using hand tools and power tools preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods
• Manufacturing or production experience is a plus

Why Join Texas Pride Trailers?

• Competitive pay
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Supportive team environment
• Training provided

Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday–Friday
• Overtime opportunities available

Manufacturing facility with moderate to high noise levels and exposure to dust and production equipment.

It takes a different type of person to build a different type of trailer. Tough, resilient. Ready to work. It’s the way we do things around here. Whether it’s our welders, our painters, our office staff, our electricians, our executives, or our sales advisors, we don’t simply settle on people. We expect more from them because our customers expect more from us. It takes all of us to get there. Join us and let’s roll.