Surface Prep & Paint Technician

PREFIX CORPORATION; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Prefix Corporation in Rochester Hills, MI is seeking a Full Time Paint/Body Technician to perform prep work, mask-off unpainted areas, fill cavities and dents, and prepare surfaces for painting. You will also polish finishes and maintain a clean, safe work area.

The role requires at least 1 year of hands-on paint/body repair experience, a high school diploma or GED, and basic hand tools. A technical trade certificate is preferred, and self-motivation with good time budgeting is essential.

Qualifications

• Background in paint and body repair with a minimum of 1 year hands-on experience.
• A High School or GED equivalent required.
• A certificate from an accredited technical or an industrial trade school is preferred.
• Needs to be a self-starter with proficiency in budgeting time.
• Incumbent must possess basic hand tools for the position and upgrade such tools as required to complete the tasks assigned.

Responsibilities

• Perform preparation work prior or after painting such as grinding, sanding, buffing.
• For parts not painted, mask-off areas not to be painted.
• Fill cavities and dents as necessary and surfaces repaired area to attain required finish
• Cleans and prepares surface of articles to be painted using solvent, sandpaper and wire brush
• Moves painted articles from preparation area to and from paint booth
• Finish surfaces by polishing with sandpaper, pumice, compound, wax or other materials
• Maintain clean and safe work environment
• Perform other tasks as assigned or approved by the supervisor

Skills

Self-starter

Time budgeting

Education

High School or GED

Trade school certificate

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Prefix Corporation in Rochester Hills, MI is seeking a Full Time Paint/Body Technician to perform prep work, mask-off unpainted areas, fill cavities and dents, and prepare surfaces for painting. You will also polish finishes and maintain a clean, safe work area.

The role requires at least 1 year of hands-on paint/body repair experience, a high school diploma or GED, and basic hand tools. A technical trade certificate is preferred, and self-motivation with good time budgeting is essential.