Paint Technician

Socket.dev; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation & holidays

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Bonus opportunities

Weekday schedule (Mon-Fri)

No weekend shifts

Job summary

Meyer Truck Equipment in Evansville, IN is seeking a dependable Junior Paint Technician to join our shop. You will learn with hands-on training, assist the painter, and gain skills in surface prep, masking, and paint application.

We value attitude and reliability; prior painting experience is helpful but not required. This role offers training, a steady schedule, and opportunities to grow into more advanced painting tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Good attention to detail
• Eager to learn and take direction well
• Physically able to stand for extended periods and perform a hands‑on job
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Sand and prepare truck bodies, equipment, and parts for painting
• Clean and prep surfaces to ensure a quality paint finish
• Tape and mask areas that should not receive paint
• Assist the painter with daily shop and paint preparation tasks
• Learn proper techniques for surface preparation, masking, and paint application
• Learn to paint small parts, touch-ups, and minor repairs
• Care for and clean tools and painting equipment
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follow all shop safety procedures and instructions
• Perform other general shop duties as needed

Skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Willing to learn

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Junior Paint Technician

Meyer Truck Equipment is looking for a dependable, hardworking Junior Paint Technician to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to learn a skilled trade and build a career in the truck equipment industry.

You do not need to be an experienced painter to be successful in this role. We are willing to train the right person who has a strong work ethic, pays attention to detail, takes pride in their work, and is willing to learn.

What You’ll Do

• Sand and prepare truck bodies, equipment, and parts for painting
• Clean and prep surfaces to ensure a quality paint finish
• Tape and mask bodies, parts, and areas that should not receive paint
• Assist the painter with daily shop and paint preparation tasks
• Learn proper techniques for surface preparation, masking, and paint application
• Learn to paint small parts, touch-ups, and minor repairs
• Properly care for and clean tools and painting equipment
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follow all shop safety procedures and instructions
• Perform other general shop duties as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance
• Good attention to detail and pride in workmanship
• Eager to learn and willing to take direction
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable performing physical, hands-on work
• Previous auto body, painting, fabrication, or related experience is helpful, but not required
• Previous sanding, masking, or painting experience is a plus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Good attention to detail
• Eager to learn and take direction well
• Physically able to stand for extended periods and perform a physical, hands‑on job
• Valid driver’s license

Why This Position?

This is more than just a helper position. We’re looking for someone who wants to learn a skilled trade and grow with Meyer Truck Equipment.

Experience is helpful, but attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn are more important. As you develop your skills, you’ll have the opportunity to learn additional painting responsibilities, including small parts, touch‑ups, and minor repairs.

Our goal is to develop the right person into a skilled Paint Technician who can take on more responsibility and continue to grow with our team.

Pay

Hourly $15-$19

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Life insurance
• Employee discounts
• Performance reviews and bonus opportunities
• Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• No weekends