Paint Technician

Prefix Corp.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Prefix Corp. in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a skilled Paint Technician to assist in surface preparation and spray painting. You will follow procedures, assist in color matching, and ensure quality finishes on show and concept vehicles.

Qualified applicants have at least 5 years of hands-on painting experience, a high school diploma or GED, and familiarity with spray guns and masking techniques. This role requires self-motivation and basic budgeting of time.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required; trade school preferred.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on painting experience including show/concept vehicles.
• Ability to budget time and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces by grinding, sanding, buffing and masking areas not to be painted.
• Mix paints per codes and assist in color matching to specifications.
• Apply paint and adjust sprayer valves/nozzle for proper width and pressure.
• Clean and maintain spray equipment and spray booth areas.
• Finish surfaces by polishing with appropriate materials.
• Move painted items to and from paint booth and ensure surface cleanliness.

Skills

Paint application

Spray painting

Surface prep

Quality control

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical/trade school preferred

Tools

Spray guns

Hand tools

Job description

# Paint TechnicianHot Job3500 - Auburn Hills, MI 48326## DescriptionThe Paint Technician assists in the preparation and spray painting of surfaces to be painted.**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** include the following: (Other duties may be assigned.)* Follow corporate/departmental established procedures* Provide input into the development and revision of departmental procedures* Perform preparation work prior to painting such as grinding, sanding, buffing and mask-off areas not to be painted* Fill cavities and dents as necessary and surfaces repaired area to attain required finish* Cleans and prepares surface of articles to be painted using solvent, sandpaper and wire brush* Assists in the mixing of paints per paint codes* Assists in the selections and mixes paint to produce desired color and finish according to specifications* Applies paint to prepared surfaces adjusting sprayer valves and nozzle to regulate width and pressure of spray according to knowledge of painting techniques* Cleans spraying equipment thoroughly with solvent* Finish surfaces by polishing with sandpaper, pumice, compound, wax or other materials* Clean and detail finished product* Moves painted articles from preparation area to and from paint booth* Maintains cleanliness of spray booth* Positions articles in jigs or erects ladders or scaffolding* Provide input on improving operational efficiencies* Provide inter-departmental support as directed* Assist in any task assigned or approved by the Plant Operations Manager. Tasks will be assigned according to employee availability and individual talents## QualificationsBackground in paint and body repair, previous experience painting show and concept vehicles, with a minimum of 5 years hands-on experience. A High School or GED equivalent required. A certificate from an accredited technical or an industrial trade school is preferred. Needs to be a self-starter with proficiency in budgeting time. Incumbent must possess basic hand tools and spray guns for the position and upgrade such tools as required to complete the tasks assigned.