Paint Shop Assistant

4 weeks ago

Portland, United States LIT Workshop Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

ABOUT US:

LIT Workshop is a custom fabrication and building shop located in Portland, OR. We have been in business over 20+ years and count Fortune 100 companies among our clients. If you are looking for a fast paced environment where you will work on amazing projects then we are the right company for you.

We currently offer competitive salaries and the following benefits:

  • Comprehensive Health plans subsidized by the company that all start on the first day of the month after you are hired.
  • Life Insurance and Long Term Disability paid for by the company.
  • 40 Hours of Paid Sick Time after your 90 day probationary period
  • 80 Hours of PTO that accrues from day 1, with the option to roll 40 to the next year.
  • 9 Paid Holidays a year.
  • A 401(k) plan with employer match.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Paint Shop Assistants job is to assist in all areas of the painting trade, including applying primer coats, finish coats using a range of different application methods and products. The assistant will assist in the repair, preparation and cleaning of materials to ensure they are ready to receive different types of finishes.

ROLE QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to understand requirements for paint /finish work to be completed. Under the direction of the Paint Shop Lead, follow instructions and process to complete jobs on time and to defined quality standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Paint preparation duties -

    • Use of DA Sanders and appropriate grit types to prepare materials.

    • Understanding Block Sanding

    • Correctly prep, clean and mask parts and surfaces

    • Experience using Bondo and Putty to prepare and repair parts.

  • Painter/ Finisher duties -

    • Product selection (using correct product per substrate and requirements)

    • Under the direction of the Lead, assist in Color matching, mixing paint and colors.

    • Under the direction of the Lead, work with wood stains and lacquers.

    • Learn setting up all needed equipment: Pressure pots, spray guns.

    • Learn correct spraying techniques to ensure proper coverage on all parts.

    • Understanding full set up of drying oven and setting it appropriately per finish

    • QC all finish work through each stage of process and spotting any defects, including fish eyes or runs.

    • Rework and correct errors as needed.

  • Housekeeping duties:

    • Maintain equipment and use gun cleaning procedures

    • Keep work area, mixing room and paint booths to standard

  • Regular attendance is required.

  • Other duties as assigned by manager.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

  • 2+ years experience painting or staining materials
  • Experience with AAA pump spray systems, HVLP gravity spray guns, diaphragm systems a plus.
  • Experience with TDS Sheets a plus
  • Experience with Cabinet Finishing a plus
  • Experience with Automotive shop painting a plus.

Machines & technologies you'll use:

  • Paint Sprayer

Salary info:

$23 - $28 / hr

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