Prep Paint Technician - 2nd Shift (Spectrum Metalcraft)

Vortex® - Solids & Bulk Handling Components; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Spectrum Metalcraft as a Prep Paint Technician on the 2nd shift. This hands-on role involves prepping product components, including sanding and polishing, to ensure a flawless finish. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and a keen eye for detail, contributing to a culture of quality and craftsmanship.

Benefits

Competitive Benefit Packages

401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching

Health Insurance

On-Site Workout Facilities

Profit Sharing Plan

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical Training and/or work experience painting parts preferred.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs independently if required.

Responsibilities

• Performing assigned product prepping and finishing tasks.
• Conducting quality checks and ensuring the finish of parts is of the highest standard.
• Collaborating with other departments to complete production orders on time.

Skills

Attention to detail

Craftsmanship

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical Training

Job description

Prep Paint Technician - 2nd Shift (Spectrum Metalcraft)

Prep Paint Technician - 2nd Shift (Spectrum Metalcraft)

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Join us at Spectrum Metalcraft - Prep Paint Technician Wanted

Spectrum Metalcraft, a Vortex Company, is seeking a dedicated Prep Paint Technician to join our team on the 2nd shift (4:30 pm - 3:30 am). If you like working with your hands, this hands-on role will have you prepping product components, including tasks like sanding, polishing, buffing, grinding, and retouching, to ensure a flawless finish. You'll also mix and blend colors to meet our high standards for both quality and appearance. If you're detail-oriented, take pride in your craftsmanship, and are committed to producing top-quality results, we'd love to have you on board!

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing assigned product prepping and finishing tasks
• Prepping and adding finishing touches to the appearance of product components
• Conducting quality checks and ensuring the finish of parts and components is of the highest standard
• Optimizing production efficiency by the upkeeping and or maintenance of equipment, tooling, and work area
• Collaborating with other departments to complete production orders on time
• Complying with internal policies and industry regulations
  
  

This position requires working 40 hours regularly from Monday through Thursday from 4:30 pm to 3:30 am with the possibility of Overtime if required.

What Sets Us Apart:

At Spectrum Metalcraft, a proud member of the Vortex family, we don't just build custom metal fabricated products—we build trust and long-term partnerships. With our commitment to Passion, Integrity, Humility, Respect, and Empathy, we are seeking exceptional individuals like you to join our team. These values are the foundation of our continued success and culture.

Requirements

What We're Looking For:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical Training and/or work experience painting parts preferred
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs independently if required
• Experience in Powder Coat Painting is not required but complimentary
  
  
  

Complimentary Qualifications:

• Ability to follow verbal instructions
• Ability to read blueprints comfortably and ensure products meet company quality standards.
• Ability to meet production deadlines.
• Ability to be flexible and move from one project to the next with minimal supervision.
  
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive Benefit Packages and excellent work culture
• Contemporary office space and clean manufacturing environment
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions
• Health Insurance (Traditional and High Deductible Health Plan)
• Quarterly Company Events (Spring BBQ, Summer Pool Party, Fall picnic, Holiday Party)
• On-Site Workout Facilities - with locker rooms
• Profit Sharing Plan - year end bonus program
• Corporate Wellness Program - lab work and bio-metric screening, wellness presentations, and healthy challenges.
  
  
  

APPLICATION FORM WAIVER

In exchange for the consideration of my job application by Salina Vortex Corporation, I agree that:

Neither the acceptance of this application nor the subsequent entry into any type of employment relationship, either in the position applied for or any other position, and regardless of the contents of employee handbooks, personnel manuals, benefit plans, policy statements, and the like as they may exist from time to time, or other Salina Vortex practices, shall serve to create an actual or implied contract of employment, or to confer any right to remain an employee of Salina Vortex, or otherwise to change in any respect the employment-at-will relationship between it and the undersigned, and that relationship cannot be altered except by a written instrument signed by the President /or CFO of the Company. Both the undersigned and Salina Vortex may end the employment relationship at any time, without specified notice or reason. If employed, I understand that the Vortex may unilaterally change or revise their benefits, policies and procedures and such changes may include reduction in benefits.

I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application. I understand that the misrepresentation or omission of facts called for is cause for dismissal at any time without any previous notice. I hereby give the Company permission to contact schools, previous employers (unless otherwise indicated), references, and others, and hereby release the Company from any liability as a result of such contract.

I also understand that (1) Salina Vortex has a drug and alcohol policy that provides for pre-employment testing as well as testing after employment; (2) consent to and compliance with such policy is a condition of my employment; and (3) continued employment is based on the successful passing of testing under such policy. I further understand that continued employment may be based on the successful passing of job-related physical examinations.

I understand that, in connection with the routine processing of your employment application, Salina Vortex may request from a consumer reporting agency an investigative consumer report including information as to my credit records, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. Upon written request from me, Vortex, will provide me with additional information concerning the nature and scope of any such report requested by it, as required by the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

I further understand that my employment with Salina Vortex will have a sixty (60) days benefit waiting period, and further that at any time during the waiting period or thereafter, my employment relation with Salina Vortex is terminable at will for any reason by either party.

This Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age or disability. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this Company depends solely on your qualifications.

If you accept the terms and conditions of this waiver, click on the "Apply for this job" button below to proceed with the online application.

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