Paint Technician III

RowanEDC Partnership; Salisbury, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

RowanEDC Partnership in Salisbury, NC seeks a paint technician to support production through hands-on wet paint application, buffing, and prep work in a fast-paced setting. The role requires attention to detail and a willingness to learn new painting techniques.

You will operate spray equipment, monitor coating thickness, and perform quality checks while following engineering specifications. The position emphasizes safety and teamwork in a plant environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1+ year experience in wet paint application/automotive preferred.
• 1+ year experience buffing, polishing, and/or wet sanding.
• Highly detail oriented.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and collaborate with others.
• Anticipates needs and problems while creating solutions.
• Inventory control experience preferred.
• Must have experience operating equipment associated with all Primer, Basecoat and Clear coat hand applications.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment for Hand Spray applications and monitor KV settings, gun-to-part distance and booth airflow.
• Understand parts prepping procedures affecting final appearance.
• Be willing to train and learn operations related to painting equipment and new technology.
• Operate paint delivery systems and perform general cleaning of related systems.
• Conduct manual spray proficiently.
• Monitor gauges and indicators.
• Visually and mechanically inspect coatings for thickness and quality, address issues.
• Log oven temperatures and air supply conditions and interpret results.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Inventory control

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Primer hand applications

Basecoat hand applications

Clear coat hand applications

Job description

Paint the energy transition

Driving the energy transformation is critical to reducing climate change. To limit climate risks, it is necessary to reduce the amount of CO2 released into the atmosphere.

Help us drive energy transformation on a production basis, performing moderate mechanical assembly work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Assembling structures according to engineering specifications, utilizing hand tools and portable power tools.

Hexagon Agility is a leading global provider of clean fuel solutions in the transport sector. Our technology enables hard to decarbonize segments – such as trucks and buses – to move from diesel to cleaner fuel alternatives.

We are looking for an ambitious and driven colleague that wants to work closely with our local operations team.

Essential Duties (other duties may be assigned)

• Manage and operate equipment associated with all Hand Spray applications. Able to monitor and adjust pertinent KV settings, gun to part distance, and general equipment set up along with monitoring booth air flow settings to ensure optimum coating application.
• Must understand parts prepping procedure as it affects the final appearance of the product.
• Willing to train and learn operations associated with painting equipment, new technology etc.
• Must know operations associated with paint delivery systems, P Mix, Pressure Pots etc. and general cleaning responsibilities associated with the systems.
• Can perform manual spray proficiently.
• Must be capable of Monitoring and Documenting – Gauges, dials, and other indicators.
• Visually and mechanically inspect products for adequate coating thickness, identify potential quality issues, and take necessary actions to correct any issues.
• Operate equipment to log oven temperatures, air supply conditions and interpret results.
• Maintain a clean and safe operating environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1+ year experience in wet paint application/automotive preferred.
• 1+ year experience buffing, polishing, and/or wet sanding.
• Highly detail oriented.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and collaborate with others.
• Anticipates needs and problems while creating solutions.
• Inventory control experience preferred.
• Must have experience operating equipment associated with all Primer, Basecoat and Clear coat hand applications.
• Be able to perform each essential duty listed for the position.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal direction.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate..

Physical Demands:

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.