Surface Prep Technician - Growth, ESOP & Benefits

Martin Painting; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership/ESOP

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 
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Job summary

Martin Painting & Co. in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a dependable Surface Preparation Technician to join our commercial and industrial painting team.

You will help prepare surfaces before paint or coating application by removing dirt, old coatings, rust, and other contaminants. The role requires familiarity with hand and power tools, physical stamina, and the ability to work indoors or outdoors at varying heights.

Qualifications

• Experience in surface preparation, painting, or related work.
• Familiar with sanding, scraping, cleaning, and masking techniques.
• Able to perform physically demanding tasks and heights as required.
• Must be clean‑shaven for respirator compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for commercial and industrial painting projects.
• Use hand and power tools for surface prep.
• Remove dirt and contaminants from surfaces.
• Protect surrounding surfaces and equipment.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Follow safety procedures and supervisor guidance.
• Collaborate with the painting crew.
• Complete prep work with quality and productivity standards.

Skills

Surface preparation

Hand tool operation

Power tool operation

Safety procedures

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Martin Painting & Co. in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a dependable Surface Preparation Technician to join our commercial and industrial painting team.

You will help prepare surfaces before paint or coating application by removing dirt, old coatings, rust, and other contaminants. The role requires familiarity with hand and power tools, physical stamina, and the ability to work indoors or outdoors at varying heights.