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Paint Prep Operator - 1st Shift

Federal Signal
Crystal, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2026

TBEI - Lake Crystal is a cutting-edge manufacturer of Class 3-8 truck bodies and truck and trailer hoists, with an emphasis on municipal and utility applications. With a worldwide distributor network, our products are the first choice for everyone from landscape professionals to the US Military.

Come join our growing team! We are currently looking to add Paint Prep Operators! We offer starting pay up to $23 per hour and a $1000 Retention Bonus.

Responsibilities:

  • Cleaning and grinding truck bodies, hoists and fabricated parts.
  • Elector cleaning stainless steel truck bodies and fabricated parts.
  • Maintaining a clean work environment.

Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Ability to manually move product and materials up to 50 pounds through regular heavy physical exertion including, but not limited to, climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and bending.  Use of overhead hoists requires ability to push and pull up to 100 pounds.
  • Ability to stand, kneel, crouch, and work in various positions for several hours at a time; mostly on concrete, ladders and in dump bodies.
  • Ability to read and perform basic date entry.

 

Truck Bodies & Equipment International (TBEI), a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation, encompasses thirteen leading brands of dump bodies, end-dump trailers, landscape bodies, containers, roll-off systems, truck bodies, platforms, hoists, and truck and trailer equipment and accessories.  Check us out at www.tbei.com.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live.  Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers.  Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups:  Environment Solutions and Safety and Security Systems.  For more information on Federal Signal, visit:  www.federalsignal.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law.  If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, call Human Resources at 507-726-4357.  All other applications must be submitted online.

 

Additional Job Information:

  • Wage Expectations: $18.00 to $20.00 per hour
  • Pay: This is a non-exempt, hourly position and employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis
  • Typical Schedule: Four (4) Ten (10) hour days M-F, Overtime may be available on your 5th day of the week and/or Saturdays
  • Location: On Site – 52182 Ember Road, Lake Crystal MN 56055
  • Travel: Very minimal to none

 

Benefits:

Employees are eligible on the 1st of the month following the completion of 30 days of employment for:

    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • PTO / Holidays
    • Company Paid Life Insurance Policy for each full-time employee in the amount of $20,000.00.
    • Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, their spouse (or domestic partner), and their children
    • Company Paid Short-term disability (STD) & Long-term disability (LTD)

 

Employees are eligible for the following benefits as of their first day of employment:

    • 401(k) with partial company match
    • 100% vested immediately.

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