Paint Technician
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PREFIX CORPORATION
Auburn Hills, MI, US
Summary
The Paint Technician is responsible for preparing surfaces through grinding, sanding, and cleaning, followed by the precise application of paint using spray equipment. They also maintain the spray booth, detail finished products, and assist with departmental procedures and operational efficiencies.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: 3500 - Auburn Hills, MI, Salary Range: Undisclosed, The Paint Technician assists in the preparation and spray painting of surfaces to be painted.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: (Other duties may be assigned.)
Follow corporate/departmental established procedures
Provide input into the development and revision of departmental procedures
Perform preparation work prior to painting such as grinding, sanding, buffing and 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
Assists in the mixing of paints per paint codes
Assists in the selections and mixes paint to produce desired color and finish according to specifications
Applies paint to prepared surfaces adjusting sprayer valves and nozzle to regulate width and pressure of spray according to knowledge of painting techniques
Cleans spraying equipment thoroughly with solvent
Finish surfaces by polishing with sandpaper, pumice, compound, wax or other materials
Clean and detail finished product
Moves painted articles from preparation area to and from paint booth
Maintains cleanliness of spray booth
Positions articles in jigs or erects ladders or scaffolding
Provide input on improving operational efficiencies
Provide inter-departmental support as directed
Assist in any task assigned or approved by the Plant Operations Manager. Tasks will be assigned according to employee availability and individual talents
Qualifications: Background in paint and body repair, previous experience painting show and concept vehicles, with a minimum of 5 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 and spray guns for the position and upgrade such tools as required to complete the tasks assigned.
Michigan-based Prefix Corporation is a recognized leader in the creation of prototype designs, mock-ups, and full scale concept vehicles for the automotive and aviation industries. With 45 successful years in business, since 1979. With over 250 employees and three impressive midwest facilities, Prefix offers an extremely wide range of capabilities, providing clients with a one-stop-shop of services. Highly involved with advanced technologies relating to vehicle electrification and autonomous transportation, Prefix works with many companies that require complete design and engineering services, as well as low volume production, engine development, and specialty vehicle development and production.
We're Hiring!
Although we’ve only shared a small part of what Prefix is,…If your heart rate just got a little faster, and your eyes got a little wider, you’re possibly the kind of person we’re looking for. We are known as problem solvers and challenge experts. The most innovative companies on the planet come to Prefix to see their new ideas and designs come to life. We have a talented team that works together, combines their knowledge and skills, and works hard to achieve our goals and those of our clients. It is never boring, almost always challenging, and extremely rewarding. Interested? Visit the "Careers" page on our site, or call us.
Founded
1979
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Rochester Hills, Michigan
Michigan-based Prefix Corporation is a recognized leader in the creation of prototype designs, mock-ups, and full scale concept vehicles for the automotive and aviation industries. With 45 successful years in business, since 1979. With over 250 employees and three impressive midwest facilities, Prefix offers an extremely wide range of capabilities, providing clients with a one-stop-shop of services. Highly involved with advanced technologies relating to vehicle electrification and autonomous transportation, Prefix works with many companies that require complete design and engineering services, as well as low volume production, engine development, and specialty vehicle development and production.
We're Hiring!
Although we’ve only shared a small part of what Prefix is,…If your heart rate just got a little faster, and your eyes got a little wider, you’re possibly the kind of person we’re looking for. We are known as problem solvers and challenge experts. The most innovative companies on the planet come to Prefix to see their new ideas and designs come to life. We have a talented team that works together, combines their knowledge and skills, and works hard to achieve our goals and those of our clients. It is never boring, almost always challenging, and extremely rewarding. Interested? Visit the "Careers" page on our site, or call us.
Founded
1979
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Rochester Hills, Michigan
