Paint Prep Technician — Sand, Mask & Inspect Parts

Ststechnicaljobs; Butner (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Technical Services in North Carolina is hiring a Paint Prep I to support manufacturing and finishing operations. The role prepares components for painting through sanding, masking, plugging and inspection, ensuring parts enter the paint process correctly.

You will also handle part movement, perform quality checks and help maintain a clean, safe work environment, with overtime as needed. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, safety-minded and able to operate related equipment.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work overtime and odd shifts.
• On-site attendance required.
• Evenings, weekends and holidays possible as needed by production.

Responsibilities

• Wipe, sand and inspect parts prior to painting.
• Prepare components for paint repair.
• Plug and mask parts before painting.
• Remove excess water and debris from cavities within parts.
• Operate overhead hoists to hang parts for painting.
• Inspect finished parts for production and quality requirements.
• Support inventory and maintain clean, safe work environment.
• Follow established safety procedures and 6S standards.

Skills

Sanding

Masking

Plugging

Inspection

Quality checks

Material handling

Forklift operation

6S & safety

Tools

Overhead hoist operation

Job description

STS Technical Services in North Carolina is hiring a Paint Prep I to support manufacturing and finishing operations. The role prepares components for painting through sanding, masking, plugging and inspection, ensuring parts enter the paint process correctly.

You will also handle part movement, perform quality checks and help maintain a clean, safe work environment, with overtime as needed. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, safety-minded and able to operate related equipment.