Surface Technician

Prefix; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Prefix is seeking a Surface Technician in Auburn Hills, MI. The role involves preparing surfaces for painting, masking, and finishing tasks to achieve the desired appearance.

You will also perform cleaning, surface prep, and material movement between areas while maintaining a safe, organized workspace. This position requires at least 1 year of hands-on paint and body repair experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a basic set of hand tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year hands-on experience in paint and body repair.
• High School or GED equivalent required; technical/trade school certificate preferred.
• Must be a self-starter with good time budgeting skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare parts for painting by grinding, sanding, buffing and masking areas not to be painted.
• Fill cavities and dents; repair surfaces to required finish.
• Clean and prepare surfaces with solvents, sandpaper and wire brush.

Skills

Paint & body repair

Time management

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical/trade school certificate

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Surface Technician# Surface Technician3500 - Auburn Hills, MI 48326## Description* 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## QualificationsQualifications* Background in paint and body repair with a minimum of 1 years 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.