Paint Technician

Shift: Day Shift

Pay Rate: $21.00/hour

Position Summary: The Paint Technician prepares, primes, and paints transformer units according to production requirements and quality standards. This position requires attention to detail, safe work habits, and the ability to perform efficiently in a fast-paced industrial environment with exposure to chemicals, heat, cold, and paint fumes.

Key Responsibilities: Prepare units through cleaning, sanding, masking, and priming. Apply paint using spray equipment following specifications and quality criteria. Inspect units before and after painting to ensure compliance with safety and visual standards. Maintain spray guns, mixers, respirators, and related equipment. Keep workstations clean, organized, and free of hazards. Follow all safety procedures, including PPE and respirator requirements. Report defects, equipment problems, or safety concerns to the supervisor.

Work Environment: Industrial setting with exposure to chemicals, heat, cold, and paint fumes. Fast-paced production environment requiring focus, endurance, and strong situational awareness. Expected Results Painted units meet visual, functional, and safety standards. Work is completed efficiently and without defects. Work areas remain clean and compliant with safety practices. Required Qualities and Skills Strong safety mindset and responsible work habits. Self-motivated, quality-focused, and dependable. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Team-oriented with solid communication skills. Equipment Used Spray guns, paint mixers, air/tack cloths, respirators, forklifts or cranes (occasional), and basic hand tools.

Physical Requirements: Lift 50 lbs repeatedly. Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and ladder climbing. Must pass a respiratory fit test and use required PPE (respirator, gloves, safety glasses, etc.). Ability to work in hot and cold manufacturing conditions. Dress Code Required PPE: respirator, gloves, safety glasses, and possibly coveralls. Steel-toe boots likely required. Benefitsof Working with Express: Medical Plan Holiday Pay (6 Days Observed) 401K Retirement Savings Plan Referral Bonus Training Weekly Pay