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Paint Prep Technician

Stellar
Stellar Salary
Hastings, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/24/2026
Description

Summary: Preparation for painting of finished products as directed by Lead Person or Supervisor. Products may include mechanic bodies, tire service bodies, miscellaneous parts and on occasion chassis and all other finished products. Having some basic painting and mechanical aptitude is helpful. Able to read blueprints, various types of measuring devices. Basic computer skills are a plus but not necessary.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following

  • Be capable of performing all aspects of the paint prep area, working with other employees as part of a team, and be prompt and on time daily for work.
  • Willingness to take direction from area supervision to complete orders in a timely manner.
  • Be capable of reading work orders and understanding technical documents required by the job an assembler.
  • Have the ability and desire to become efficient with mechanical equipment, learn all aspects of job as required.
  • Continually demonstrates a productive and non-disruptive work ethic.
  • Works in such a way as to create no or limited scrap or rework, works to continually improve quality level.
  • Follows all company safety rules as laid out in the company safety manual and all other company policies.
  • Maintain company equipment/work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
  • Be able to operate all proper tooling and other equipment as specified to fulfill basic job requirements.
  • Continually strive to improve in all aspects of job requirements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Prior basic painting and bodywork aptitude.
  • Read blueprints/work orders.
  • Basic manufacturing background and mechanical aptitude.
  • Basic Computer Skills.
  • Exceptional Attendance.
  • Be able to climb ladders, sitting/standing as needed to do job tasks.
  • Be able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs. at times as required by job.
  • Must be authorized to work in the US.

Physical Requirements

  • Position will require standing on concrete floor during majority of shift, not including break times.
  • Candidate must be able to lift 50lbs and/or push up to 50lbs.
  • Most objects being lift will be lifted approximately from floor to waist. (36”)
  • Candidate must be able to reach/grab parts up to 10lbs.
  • Some functions may include climbing ladders. Appx 5’.
  • Some functions will require crouching, squatting, and kneeling.
  • Good hand dexterity and balance is required to operate all equipment necessary.
  • Job duties may require a minimum amount of crawling.
  • Daily use of 5 senses to maintain safety for the team and self.

Requirements

Manufacturing & Operations, Paint

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