Paint Technician

J.B. Poindexter & Co.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Reading Truck is seeking a Paint Technician to work under the Shop Foreman, performing painting, finishing, and maintenance of interior and exterior structures of specialty truck equipment.

Responsibilities include sanding, scraping, prep work, mixing and applying paint, cleaning equipment, and final quality touch-ups to ensure high standards.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of painting experience.
• Prior experience with pot gun spray equipment and light sanding on large equipment or vocational vehicles preferred.
• Bed liner application experience preferred.
• Decal/wrap application experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sanding manufactured product.
• Scraping surfaces of truck equipment.
• Preparing truck bodies prior to paint application.
• Mixing paint for painting as needed.
• Applying topcoat paint application and undercoat as needed.
• Cleaning spray guns, paint booth and work area.
• Final touch-ups for quality assurance controls.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sanding

Light sanding

Quality focus

Teamwork

Tools

Pot gun spray equipment

Job description

How You Will Make an Impact

A Paint Technician at Reading Truck will work under the direction of the Shop Foreman to perform work in painting, finishing, and maintaining interior and exterior structures of specialty truck equipment.

The Nuts and Bolts

• Sanding manufactured product
• Scraping surfaces of truck equipment
• Preparing truck bodies prior to paint application
• Mixing paint for painting as needed
• Applying topcoat paint application and undercoat as needed
• Cleaning spray guns, paint booth and work area
• Final touch-ups for quality assurance controls
• Other duties as assigned

Required Credentials

• 1-2 years of painting experience
• Prior experience with pot gun spray equipment and light sanding on large equipment or vocational vehicles preferred
• Bed liner application experience preferred
• Decal/wrap application experience preferred

How We Make an Impact

At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. As the world’s largest upfitter of work trucks, we continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

Some of Our Total Rewards

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tool Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and 10 Observed (Paid) Holidays
• Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
• Paid Training and Development Programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

To learn more about Careers with Reading Truck visit our careers page https://www.readingtruck.com/about/careers/