Paint Prep - 1st Shift

Paint Prep: 
Summary:  The Paint Prep role prepares the product for painting by washing, masking, sanding and caulking product per instructions. The position is responsible for moving the product to the paint booth. The Paint Prep will also remove all tape and paper after the product is completely dry and maintains a clean and safe area. A successful candidate is a self-motivated multi-tasker that utilizes a strong work ethic to ensure all painting quality levels are met.

Responsibilities: Washes product assuring all oil and dirt is removed. • Marks and masks off areas of product using tape and masking paper to protect it while surrounding areas are painted. • Removes and disposes of tape and masking paper after the paint is dry. • Caulks cracks when necessary using pneumatic and hand-pump caulking guns. • Moves product into the paint booth by pulling product on the conveyor line or by pulling loaded parts racks. • Sands or otherwise prepares surface for painting. • Handles paint, paint related materials and hazardous wastes properly. • Performs necessary quality assurance measures and appropriate paperwork as required. • Properly disposes of paint, thinner, rags, and masking paper as needed. • Performs the duties mentioned above to run successive colors on the same product as required. • Other duties as assigned.