Paint Technician

Housby; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

PTO after first year

Job summary

Housby is seeking a skilled Paint Technician to refinish commercial trucks and heavy-duty equipment in Des Moines, IA. You will keep paint-ready work flowing through booths while ensuring safety and first-pass quality, coordinating with the foreman and prep team.

Essential duties include planning, verifying specifications, mixing and applying coatings, and maintaining booth efficiency. High school diploma or GED is required, with certifications in PPG preferred. Competitive benefits included.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional collision or commercial refinishing experience.
• Strong knowledge of PPG paint systems; PPG or OEM certifications are preferred but not required.
• Ability to prime, mix, match, spray, blend, sand, buff, mask, and deliver professional-quality work.
• Ability to read repair plans, work independently, manage time, and coordinate with the production team.
• Demonstrates Housby's Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Review the daily paint plan and coordinate with the foreman and prep team to keep upcoming booth loads ready.
• Verify each unit meets body-to-paint requirements before accepting it into the paint queue.
• Confirm required parts, components, materials, colors, masking, and repair-plan operations before refinishing.
• Maintain continuous booth flow during the shift while meeting safety and quality requirements.
• Prime, seal, mix, match, apply, blend, and finish coatings using approved equipment and processes.
• Mask, unmask, sand, buff, clean, and condition metal, fiberglass, vehicles, and components as required.
• Mix hardeners, sealers, and coatings to correct formula, color, viscosity, and conditions.
• Operate, clean, adjust, and maintain spray guns and related paint equipment.

Skills

Paint refinishing

PPG paint systems

Team coordination

Time management

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PPG spray systems

Paint booth equipment

Job description

LOCATION

Des Moines, IA

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Housby is seeking a skilled Paint Technician to refinish commercial trucks and heavy-duty equipment. This role keeps paint-ready work moving through the booths while protecting safety and first-pass quality.

WHY HOUSBY?

Housby, a family-owned business for over 50 years, offers a flexible environment, a competitive benefits and compensation package, and most importantly, a culture that promotes growth along with celebrating success. Here at Housby we realize that our greatest asset remains our employees, and we are committed to developing and promoting our talented individuals to support our future leadership needs.

Expectations

Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Review the daily paint plan and coordinate with the foreman and prep team to keep upcoming booth loads ready.
• Verify each unit meets Hous\'s body-to-paint requirements before accepting it into the paint queue.
• Confirm required parts, components, materials, colors, masking, and repair-plan operations before refinishing.
• Maintain continuous, sequenced booth flow during the scheduled shift while meeting all safety and quality requirements.
• Prime, seal, mix, match, apply, blend, and finish coatings using approved equipment and PPG processes.
• Mask, unmask, sand, buff, clean, and condition metal, fiberglass, vehicles, and components as required.
• Mix hardeners, sealers, and coatings to the correct formula, color, viscosity, and conditions.
• Operate, clean, adjust, and maintain spray guns and related paint equipment.
• Complete all approved paint operations and accurately record labor, materials, and job status.
• Inspect color match, coverage, gloss, texture, cleanliness, masking, overspray, and completeness before release.
• Follow all respiratory, hazardous-material, PPE, environmental, and workplace-safety procedures.
• Maintain at least 95% efficiency and 70% productivity after the established onboarding and training period.
• Support the daily booth plan and promptly report any condition that could interrupt paint flow.
• Produce work that meets Housby\'s first-pass refinishing and paint-to-reassembly acceptance standards.
• Maintain dependable attendance, punctuality, accurate timekeeping, and an organized work area.
• Must follow the company\'s safety rules and policies.
• Maintain a professional image at all times.

Skills & Experience

• At least 3 years of professional collision or commercial refinishing experience.
• Strong working knowledge of PPG paint systems; PPG or OEM certifications are preferred but not required.
• Ability to prime, mix, match, spray, blend, sand, buff, mask, and deliver professional-quality work.
• Ability to read repair plans, work independently, manage time, and coordinate with the production team.
• Demonstrates Housby\'s Core Values.

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Willing to continue education as directed is a plus.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling.
• Required use of a properly fitted respirator, safety glasses, safety footwear, and other assigned personal protective equipment.

Work Environment

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a commercial refinishing environment.
• Regular exposure to moving equipment, fumes, airborne particles, coatings, solvents, varying temperatures, and moderate-to-very-loud noise.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required based on business needs.

Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Pay (Based on Experience)
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and more!
• Company Provide Uniforms.
• 9 Paid Holidays. (Including your Birthday off!)
• 120 hours of PTO after first year of employment.
• Energetic and transparent work environment and great company culture.
• Driven, motivated, and talented support team.
• Ongoing training, and professional development opportunities.

Housby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.