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Paint Prep Tech

Federal Signal Corporation
Federal Signal Corporation Salary
Tishomingo, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2025
The Paint Prep Technician is responsible for preparing truck bodies for painting by ensuring the surfaces are clean, smooth, and ready for a flawless paint application. This includes sanding, masking and cleaning surfaces. The role ensures that all surfaces are free from imperfections to allow for a smooth and professional paint finish.

Key Responsibilities

Surface Preparation

  • Examine surfaces to identify cracks, dents, or other imperfections.
  • Sand and smooth vehicle surfaces to remove imperfections.
  • Clean and degrease vehicle exteriors to remove contaminants that may affect the painting process.
  • Mask or tape off areas that do not require paint.

Equipment Use

  • Operate tools such as pressure washer and spray guns.
  • Properly handle chemicals such as cleaning solvents and degreasers.

Quality Control

  • Ensure that all surfaces are thoroughly prepared for the painting process.
  • Maintain a high level of attention to detail to ensure a smooth and uniform paint application.

Collaboration

  • Work closely with paint technicians, and quality inspectors to meet project deadlines.
  • Follow instructions provided by the Paint Dept. Manager regarding the specifics of eac

Experience

  • Previous experience in automotive bodywork or manufacturing preferred.

Skills

  • Strong attention to detail and precision.
  • Ability to use various hand held and cleaning tools.
  • Understanding of metal surface prep techniques.
  • Knowledge of safety standards and regulations in a manufacturing setting.

About Us

Truck Bodies & Equipment International (TBEI) a Subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation, is a leading manufacturer of dump bodies and trailers, landscape bodies, platforms, hoists, and truck and trailer equipment and accessories. We are a publicly-owned corporation which highlights:

1,000 distributors and dealers, across North America

11 major brands

Industry-leading technology, management team, and performance

High quality products including military-spec dump bodies for the US Armed Forces

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: Environmental 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, contact Human Resources at 662-438-7814. All other applications must be submitted online.

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