Paint Technician

Job Description

Job Description

About Maddox

Maddox is the nation's leading provider of electrical transformers to the commercial and industrial market, with primary locations in South Carolina, Washington State, Texas, Idaho, and Ohio. We have been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing companies in America for the past 8 years and counting.

Maddox was founded on Christian values, and we are serious about investing in the people, processes, and culture that make this a great place to work. We build real things, solve real problems, and expect professionalism, competence, and integrity from our team.

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About Maddox + You:

As a Paint Technician, you would be working in a shop environment where your responsibilities will include:

• Apply a quality finish to transformers using paints, lacquers, enamels and water-based products
• Assist in surface preparation (i.e. Sanding, Application of bondo and sandable primer base coat)
• Use of multiple styles of paint applicators (brushes, rollers, Air-Assisted Airless, HVLP Gun)
• Assemble, clean, and maintain paint equipment (pressure washer, paint guns/lines and paint booth)
• Maintenance of environmental records (i.e. paint usage logs, hazardous waste disposal records, and paint booth filter Logs)
• Wear proper PPE during paint booth operation (positive pressure hood)
• Paint touch-up when required

This is not an assembly-line factory job. It's a fast-paced, hard-working, but very rewarding environment where you will be part of a team of qualified technicians who rebuild industrial transformers. Maddox is a great American company which values honesty, integrity, and recognizes the men and women who serve our customers, build up the team, and value the company and culture we've built.

This can be an entry-level opportunity to get on board with a great company and is an ideal role for someone looking to build a career in a positive environment, with an employer who values and recognizes your strong character, stable lifestyle, and dedicated work ethic.

More about You:

• You love working with your hands to fix things and solve problems.
• You're comfortable with online documentation and web-based software systems (with computer & smartphone).
• You're a good communicator; in-person, over the phone, and via email.
• You're a good learner; not a know-it-all.

Basics:

• This position currently works 45 hours on a 5-day a week schedule. All day-time schedule (not night shift). Schedule changes slightly during Summer/Winter, but is generally 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday.
• Will be transitioning to 40 hours on a 4-day a week schedule once staff levels allow. 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Some paid overtime is available during peak times.
• Employees are required to meet basic physical requirements for a heavy-equipment environment. Occasional exposure to confined spaces. Must know how to use basic hand tools, follow written instructions, etc.
• Paid time-off, paternity/maternity leave, 401k matching, health/wellness benefits, etc. Smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

Experience & Education:

We value skills and experience, but we're also willing to invest in training early-career candidates with the right attitude and ambition.

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive full-time benefits package averaging $20,000+ per year (amount varies based on age, family size, and eligibility), including:
  • Health & wellness benefits (insurance or cash-in-lieu options)
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave
  • 401(k) with 100% match up to 8% of wages
  • Paid holidays, PTO, and family-life gifts
  • Vision, dental, disability, life insurance, and other voluntary benefits

Hourly range:

$23.91—$31.19 USD