Paint Technician

Prefix-Corporation; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Prefix-Corporation in Michigan is seeking a Paint Technician to assist in preparation and spray painting of surfaces, with at least 5 years of hands-on experience. You will mix paints, adjust spray equipment, and ensure quality finishes while maintaining a clean spray booth and tools.

A High School diploma or GED is required, with a trade certificate preferred. This role demands a self-starter who budgets time effectively and works collaboratively with the team.

Qualifications

• High School or GED equivalent required.
• 5+ years of hands-on painting experience.
• Background in paint and body repair; show and concept vehicle painting preferred.
• Trade school or industrial certificate preferred.
• Self-starter with good time budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces by grinding, sanding, buffing and masking.
• Mix paints per codes and adjust spray equipment.
• Apply paint and adjust spray valves for width and pressure.
• Clean and maintain spraying equipment and spray booth.
• Move painted articles to/from paint booth and keep area clean.
• Provide input to improve operational efficiencies.
• Assist Plant Operations Manager and support related tasks.

Skills

Spray painting

Surface preparation

Attention to detail

Time budgeting

Self-starter

Education

High School diploma or GED

Trade/tech school certificate preferred

Tools

Spray guns

Hand tools

Grinding tools

Job description

The 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 proceduresProvide input into the development and revision of departmental proceduresPerform preparation work prior to painting such as grinding, sanding, buffing and mask-off areas not to be paintedFill cavities and dents as necessary and surfaces repaired area to attain required finishCleans and prepares surface of articles to be painted using solvent, sandpaper and wire brushAssists in the mixing of paints per paint codesAssists in the selections and mixes paint to produce desired color and finish according to specificationsApplies paint to prepared surfaces adjusting sprayer valves and nozzle to regulate width and pressure of spray according to knowledge of painting techniquesCleans spraying equipment thoroughly with solventFinish surfaces by polishing with sandpaper, pumice, compound, wax or other materialsClean and detail finished productMoves painted articles from preparation area to and from paint boothMaintains cleanliness of spray boothPositions articles in jigs or erects ladders or scaffoldingProvide input on improving operational efficienciesProvide inter-departmental support as directedAssist in any task assigned or approved by the Plant Operations Manager. Tasks will be assigned according to employee availability and individual talentsBackground 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.