Powder Coat Prep 1

The Shyft Group, Inc.; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) with match

Educational Reimbursement

Job summary

Powder Coat Prep 1 in Waterville, ME is seeking a Regular Employee to perform prep work for painting truck bodies, cabs, and parts. The role is hourly and non-exempt, with a pay rate of $20.00–$26.00 per hour.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 1+ year paint prep or bodywork experience preferred, and the ability to work in high heat, dust, and chemical environments. PPE respirator use and overtime availability are noted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 1+ year paint prep or bodywork experience preferred.
• Comfortable working in high heat, dust, and chemical environments.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and team mindset.
• Ability to wear PPE respirators for extended periods.
• Willing to rotate tasks, work overtime, and pursue additional training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare truck bodies, cabs, and parts for painting through sanding, washing, and masking techniques.
• Sand, wash, and acid-clean parts and cabs before painting.
• Mask cabs and truck bodies to prepare for multi-tone paint jobs.
• Follow detailed instructions, work orders, and safety protocols.
• Use basic hand and power tools to complete prep work.
• Maintain a clean work area and support continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Team mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Sanders

Job description

Powder Coat Prep 1 | Waterville, ME

Regular Employee | Hourly Non-Exempt | $20.00 - 26.00

What you'll do:

• Prepare truck bodies, cabs, and parts for painting through sanding, washing, and masking techniques.
• Sand, wash, and acid-clean parts and cabs before painting.
• Mask cabs and truck bodies to prepare for multi-tone paint jobs.
• Follow detailed instructions, work orders, and safety protocols.
• Use basic hand and power tools to complete prep work.
• Maintain a clean work area and support continuous improvement efforts.

What you need to be successful:

• High school diploma or GED required; 1+ year paint prep or bodywork experience preferred.
• Comfortable working in high heat, dust, and chemical environments.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and team mindset.
• Ability to wear PPE respirators for extended periods.
• Willing to rotate tasks, work overtime, and pursue additional training.

Why Aebi Schmidt Group?

Our people are our greatest asset, and your success is our success! That's why we provide comprehensive benefits that support your health, financial security, and work-life balance-so you can thrive both personally and professionally.

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Wellness Plan
• Financial Security: 401(k) with match, Disability, Life Insurance
• Work/Life & Growth: Educational Reimbursement, EAP, Dependent Care

At Aebi Schmidt Group, we don't just offer benefits-we invest in your well-being. Join us and experience the difference!

Who we are:

The Aebi Schmidt Group is a global leader in intelligent solutions for customers who care for clean and safe infrastructure and cultivate challenging grounds.

At Aebi Schmidt USA, we are proud to offer a wide range of high-quality products designed specifically for your unique needs. Our global product brands bring you an exceptional variety of equipment for both summer and winter maintenance, airport operations, and agricultural technology. From sweepers and trailers to spreaders and snowplows, we have the equipment you need to tackle any challenge. Our dedicated workforce is committed to helping you achieve economic, safe, and efficient solutions that improve your performance and overcome any obstacle.

Our mission at Aebi Schmidt Group is to go beyond individual projects and strive for total solutions. We believe in providing you with comprehensive and integrated systems that enable efficient and effective operations. Whether you're behind the wheel of a snowplow truck in winter, cleaning the streets in summer, keeping airport runways clear, or hauling rental equipment on a trailer, we have a custom solution to help you overcome any challenge that the environment might throw at you.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Aebi Schmidt Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at [e-mail].

Aebi Schmidt Group is an E-Verify Employer

Aebi Schmidt Group uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details. E-Verify Notice U.S. Right to Work Notice.