As a Prep for Paint / Body Technician, you will be responsible for preparing the equipment components that require painting and touch-up for finishing. You will also be responsible for applying topcoat to the equipment as necessary. This role is essential to the successful manufacture of our products and the candidate we are seeking must be detail-oriented, quality-minded, and comfortable working in a team environment.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package. Ken Garner Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. All applicants are subject to pre-employment drug testing and a background check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sand equipment components to be painted before applying paint and primer materials
• Masking and covering of surfaces that do not require painting or touch-up.
• Apply topcoat paint to equipment components
• Operate paint equipment such as paint guns and abrasive blasting equipment
• Perform quality inspection on painted components and make necessary touch-up
• Maintain accurate log and documentation of painting activities
• Communicate with production teams to ensure timely completion and delivery of products