Paint/Prep Technician

Knapheide Truck Equipment Center in Garner, NC is looking to hire a full-time Paint/Prep Technician to complete quality vehicle surface preparation on work truck bodies and equipment prior to painting. This position works Monday - Friday from 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM ; additional overtime as needed or required.

About Knapheide Truck Equipment Centers Knapheide Truck Equipment Centers are the premier work truck equipment, accessory, and commercial upfit provider in the United States. With more than 25 retail stores and upfit centers across the county, Knapheide Truck Equipment Centers can handle any truck equipment, truck accessories, and commercial fleet installation needs.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays, including Black Friday and Christmas
• 401k
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer paid life insurance

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for paint per established standards
• Fill and sand body imperfections as needed
• Mask and protect vehicle surfaces
• Pre-fit and drill bumpers, ladder racks and other holes as necessary
• Perform high quality spray application of paint, primers, sealers, basecoats, and clearcoats
• Mix custom color paint by scales/weight
• Complete quality vehicle surface preparation on work truck bodies and equipment prior to painting
• Paint and/or prep approximately 6 work truck bodies per day in state-of-the-art paint
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• Work closely with prep staff and other painters to meet work demands as a team
• Produce sprayed finishes with consistent gloss and texture matching the OEM finish

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Respectful - kind, positive, and helpful
• Career-minded - looking for more than a job
• Team player - gets along well with others
• Pride in your work - desire to produce quality work and ensure customer satisfaction
• Organized & attentive to detail - nothing gets by you without being double-checked

Preferred Requirements

• 2+ years' experience painting vehicles, vehicle bodies, industrial equipment or marine products in a mechanical shop environment
• 2+ years' experience doing bodywork and repair
• Capable of reading and comprehending paint mixing, application procedures, and specifications

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Ability to lift/move up to 75 pounds
• Previous experience prepping metal surfaces for painting