Powder Coat Prep Technician — Start in Industrial Painting

MaineGuide; Waterville (ME); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Wellness program

Educational reimbursement

EAP

Dependent care

Job summary

Aebi Schmidt Group in Waterville, Maine, is hiring for Powder Coat Prep 1 to support our metal fabrication team. The position is Regular Employee, hourly non-exempt, with pay between $20.00 and $26.00 per hour.

You will prepare truck bodies, cabs, and parts for painting using sanding, washing, masking, and PPE. A high school diploma is preferred, with 1+ year paint prep or bodywork experience and willingness for overtime and training.

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

Respirator use

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Aebi Schmidt Group in Waterville, Maine, is hiring for Powder Coat Prep 1 to support our metal fabrication team. The position is Regular Employee, hourly non-exempt, with pay between $20.00 and $26.00 per hour.

You will prepare truck bodies, cabs, and parts for painting using sanding, washing, masking, and PPE. A high school diploma is preferred, with 1+ year paint prep or bodywork experience and willingness for overtime and training.