Paint Prep - General Labor

Prep Painter

Industrial Coatings & Defense Manufacturing

Lansing, MI

$17.00/Hourly

1st & 2nd Shift Opportunities

We are hiring a Prep Painter – Industrial Coatings & Defense Manufacturing to support the production of defense systems and equipment. In this role, you will prepare, prime, and touch up metal and composite components, ensuring surfaces meet quality standards for industrial painting and protective coating applications while supporting manufacturing schedules in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare metal, plastic, and other materials for painting by cleaning, sanding, grinding, masking, and removing contaminants to ensure proper coating adhesion.
• Inspect parts and components for surface defects, imperfections, and contamination before painting or priming.
• Apply primers and touch-up topcoats to components in accordance with manufacturing and quality specifications.
• Load and unload materials, parts, and finished products from pallets, skids, conveyors, and trucks.
• Safely handle, store, and dispose of paints, coatings, chemicals, and related materials in accordance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Operate, maintain, and clean preparation equipment including sanders, grinders, and spray booth equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Utilize MRP systems to support production schedules and material availability for painting and coating operations.
• Collaborate with painters, production personnel, and quality inspectors to ensure products meet customer, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Follow OSHA regulations, company safety procedures, and required personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines.
• Perform additional production and manufacturing duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0–12 months of experience in surface preparation, industrial painting, manufacturing, or a related production environment.
• Experience preparing metal, plastic, or composite materials for painting through sanding, grinding, cleaning, masking, and priming.
• Ability to inspect components for surface quality and identify defects prior to painting or coating.
• Familiarity with industrial painting processes, primers, coatings, and finishing techniques.
• Experience using hand and power tools related to surface preparation.
• Working knowledge of MRP or manufacturing systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards, PPE requirements, and safe handling of paints, coatings, and industrial chemicals.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while meeting production schedules.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, military, or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of defense industry coating and finishing requirements.
• Experience working with industrial spray equipment and paint preparation processes.

Additional Information

• 1st Shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm (Possible OT unitl 4:30 pm)
• 2nd Shift: 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm (Possible OT until 1:00 am)
• Will convert to permanent position after 961 work hours (approxiametly 6-months)
• Chance for advancement / promotions

This is a fast, agile satellite company focused on national security in space. Missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation.