Paint/Prep Technician

Knapheide Truck Equipment Center in Garner, NC is looking to hire a full-time Paint/Prep Technician to complete quality vehicle surface preparation on work truck bodies and equipment prior to painting. This position works Monday - Friday from 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM; additional overtime as needed or required.About Knapheide Truck Equipment CentersKnapheide Truck Equipment Centers are the premier work truck equipment, accessory, and commercial upfit provider in the United States. With more than 25 retail stores and upfit centers across the county, Knapheide Truck Equipment Centers can handle any truck equipment, truck accessories, and commercial fleet installation needs.BENEFITS & PERKSPaid time offPaid Holidays, including Black Friday and Christmas401kMedical, dental, and vision insurance Employer paid life insuranceESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPrepare surfaces for paint per established standardsFill and sand body imperfections as neededMask and protect vehicle surfacesPre-fit and drill bumpers, ladder racks and other holes as necessaryPerform high quality spray application of paint, primers, sealers, basecoats, and clearcoatsMix custom color paint by scales/weightComplete quality vehicle surface preparation on work truck bodies and equipment prior to paintingPaint and/or prep approximately 6 work truck bodies per day in state-of-the-art paintboothWork closely with prep staff and other painters to meet work demands as a teamProduce sprayed finishes with consistent gloss and texture matching the OEM finishOUR IDEAL CANDIDATERespectful - kind, positive, and helpfulCareer-minded - looking for more than a jobTeam player - gets along well with othersPride in your work - desire to produce quality work and ensure customer satisfactionOrganized & attentive to detail - nothing gets by you without being double-checkedPREFERRED REQUIREMENTS2+ years' experience painting vehicles, vehicle bodies, industrial equipment or marine products in a mechanical shop environment2+ years' experience doing bodywork and repairCapable of reading and comprehending paint mixing, application procedures, and specificationsREQUIREMENTSHigh School Diploma or GED EquivalentAbility to lift/move up to 75 poundsPrevious experience prepping metal surfaces for painting