Paint and Parts Prep Technician

Job Description

Job Specific Summary:

You will be responsible for prepping the surface of the parts and getting them ready for paint by sanding, polishing, and scrapping the parts. Light fabricating work as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ability to use scrapers, grinders, and sanders to prep the parts for paint applications
• Able to load and unload parts to and from the paint racking
• Package and prepare the parts for shipping
• Inspect unpainted parts for accuracy and quality
• Inspect painted parts for cosmetic appearance defects
• Operate Hand Tools: Grind, sand, polish, and clean edges and parts on precision welded parts.
• Material Handling: Organize, stage, and move materials as required using overhead cranes and/or other material handling equipment.
• Assembly: Assemble the products per specification and meet all quality requirements.

• Blueprints: Read and interpret blueprints and instructions for shipment preparation.

  Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Good communication skills
• Read, speak and write the English language
• Work on multiple tasks at one time
• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Work independently as well as in a team environment
• Practice good housekeeping skills
• Ability to solve practical problems
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or electronic systems
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to apply mathematical skills

Location: Tea, SD (right off I-29)
Work Hours: 7:00am to 4:30pm Monday – Friday (40hrs + 5hrs overtime per week)
Education: High School Diploma
Pay: $19.00-$25.00/hour Depending on Experience

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Hand Tool Experience: Grinding, Sanding, Fabricate, Polishing
• Forklift certification or ability to acquire the certification.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry is desired.

Required Licensing/Registration/Certification:

• Valid Driver’s License

Physical Requirements:

• Physically able to operate the grinding machines, and grinders.
• Prolonged periods of standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying materials.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.

Working Conditions & Workwear Requirements

• This position will be working primarily indoors where the work area is heated, but not air-conditioned.
• You will be working around industrial equipment and the noise level is usually moderate but can be higher in some areas at times.
• You will be required to wear safety boots in accordance with our company policy, DeGeest shirts (provided by the company), safety glasses, earplugs, and appropriate attire for the position -Leathers for welding, gloves, apron, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
DeGeest is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.