Precision Commercial Vehicle Paint Technician

Socket.dev; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fouts Bros in Georgia seeks a Commercial Paint Technician to paint and refinish heavy vehicles to high-quality standards. The role requires knowledge of paint applications, materials, and safety procedures, with strong attention to detail and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a production environment, follow established processes, and maintain clean, organized workspaces while meeting productivity targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Knowledge of painting processes and techniques.
• Basic knowledge of safety protocols and procedures.
• Good ethical judgment.
• Has strong ability to generate ideas, show creativity and provide solutions.
• Must have exceptional productivity skills. Can be relied on to get the job done accurately and on time.

Responsibilities

• Mix paints to match color specifications or vehicles' original colors, stirring or thinning paints, using spatulas or power mixing equipment.
• Remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from vehicle surfaces in preparation for paint application, using abrasives, solvents, brushes, blowtorches, washing tanks, or sandblasters.
• Spray prepared surfaces with primers and coatings; adjust nozzles and paint mixes for proper flow and thickness.
• Monitor painting operations to identify flaws and correct their causes.
• Remove accessories from vehicles and mask surfaces to protect them from paint.
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers or power equipment.
• Select the correct spray gun system for the material being applied.
• Fill dents and scratches with body fillers and smooth surfaces; apply rust-resistant undercoats and seal seams.
• Sand surfaces between coats to improve adhesion.
• Buff and wax the finished paintwork.
• Set up portable equipment and ensure ventilation and safety.
• Operate lifting devices to move equipment or materials.
• Clean equipment and work areas.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Painting techniques

Safety protocols

Ethical judgment

Creativity

Productivity

Job description

Fouts Bros in Georgia seeks a Commercial Paint Technician to paint and refinish heavy vehicles to high-quality standards. The role requires knowledge of paint applications, materials, and safety procedures, with strong attention to detail and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a production environment, follow established processes, and maintain clean, organized workspaces while meeting productivity targets.