Industrial Paint Prep Technician
Industrial Paint Prep Technician
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Job Description
Company Overview
L&H Companies has been a national provider of sign and specialty metals products for over 30 years with a range of manufacturing capabilities using the latest technologies. Growing from a one - person company to over eighty employees L&H has maintained the same ownership throughout its history. We are an engineered-to-order company with over 75000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space. Located in a historic turn of the century building we offer an exceptional work environment with strong opportunities for career growth.
Job Overview
L&H Companies is experiencing growth and is seeking a full-time Paint Prep Technician who prepares components for painting which includes sanding taping body filler to ensure smooth paint finish. Candidate must be able to read comprehend and work from plans.
Primary duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Notify management of materials needed as applicable.
- Contributes to team effort by completing related duties as needed.
- Must be punctual and reliable.
- Other duties as required.
- Safety and Workplace Organization.
- Ability to read a tape measure.
- Previous experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of industrial materials.
- Ability to demonstrate adherence to inventory protocol and other procedures.
- Advanced understanding and use of power tools as well as manufacturing tools.
- Safety Management.
- Dispose of hazardous waste in an appropriate legal manner.
- Clean equipment and work areas.
- Buff and wax completed paint work.
- Remove materials parts or workpieces from painting or coating machines using hand tools.
- Set up portable equipment such as ventilators exhaust units ladders or scaffolding.
- Apply primer over any repairs made to surfaces.
- Fill small dents and scratches with body fillers and smooth surfaces to prepare for painting.
- Polish materials workpieces or finished products.
- Prepare surfaces for finishing.
- Mix ingredients to create specific finishes.
- Smooth metal surfaces and edges.
- Mix paints to color specifications or original colors stirring or thinning paints using spatulas or power mixing equipment.
- Remove grease dirt paint or rust from surfaces in preparation for paint application using abrasives solvents brushes blowtorches washing tanks or sandblasters.
- Sand and apply sealer to properly dried finish.
- Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.
- Operate painting or coating equipment.
- Ability to use a Dual Action (DA) sander.
- Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to maintain a clean safe working environment.
- Contribute to Workplace Organization (WPO)
- High School Diploma or Equivalent. Automotive body work experience preferred.
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
- Ability to bend and squat frequently.
- Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to utilize various handheld power tools.
If youre looking for an interesting career in a unique industry contact us for consideration. We offer top wages including some prevailing wage projects and full benefits including medical dental vision and a 401K retirement plan.
EOE
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
