Industrial Paint Prep Tech

Job Description

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.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• 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.
  
  

EOE

Company Description

L&H Companies has been a leading provider of sign development for over 30 years with a range of manufacturing capabilities and the latest technologies. We have 80,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space with state-of-the-art equipment and innovative technologies that ensure every project stands apart from the rest.

L&H Companies has been a leading provider of sign development for over 30 years with a range of manufacturing capabilities and the latest technologies. We have 80,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space with state-of-the-art equipment and innovative technologies that ensure every project stands apart from the rest.