Paint Prepper Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Paint Prepper Technician

Put the Finishing Touches on Equipment Built to Perform.

At  SCHWING America , quality doesn’t stop when the paint dries. We’re looking for a detail-oriented  Paint Prepper Technician to join our Paint Department in White Bear Lake, MN.

In this hands-on role, you’ll complete the final finishing work on our equipment after it leaves the spray booth. From paint touch-ups and wet sanding to decals, vinyl application, and final assembly, your work helps ensure every unit looks professional and is restored to proper working condition before it moves to the next stage.

If you have experience in auto body, paint finishing, detailing, mechanical assembly, or a similar hands-on environment, we want to hear from you.

As a Paint Prepper Technician, you will:

• Assemble and disassemble components to ensure equipment is restored to its original working condition after leaving the spray booth
• Perform paint touch-ups using a brush on repaired areas and as instructed
• Repair spot panels as needed
• Wet sand and buff painted surfaces to correct imperfections and achieve a quality finish
• Apply vinyl decals according to specified location instructions
• Apply full vinyl wraps as directed
• Inspect your work for appearance, quality, and accuracy
• Follow established processes, work instructions, and safety procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Perform other duties as assigned based on production needs

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2–4 years of experience as a detailer in a paint, auto body, collision repair, or similar environment
• Single-stage paint experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality finished work
• Strong mechanical aptitude; previous automotive or mechanical experience is preferred
• Experience with wet sanding, buffing, paint correction, decals, or vinyl application is highly desirable
• Ability to follow established processes and detailed work instructions
• Certified forklift operator or ability to successfully complete SCHWING forklift training
• Dependable, safety-conscious, and able to work effectively as part of a production team

This is a hands-on production position. You must be able to:

• Work on the production floor for the duration of the shift
• Lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds , as needed
• Perform physical tasks associated with sanding, buffing, assembly, detailing, and finishing large equipment

At SCHWING America, you’re not just prepping another vehicle or completing another paint job. You’ll work on specialized heavy equipment that is built to perform on demanding jobsites across North America.

We’re looking for people who take pride in the details, value quality workmanship, and want to be part of a manufacturing team where their work can be seen in the finished product.

Bring your paint, detailing, and mechanical skills to SCHWING America and help us make sure every machine leaves our Paint Department looking its best.

Duties and responsibilities may be added, removed, or modified by management based on business and production needs.