Paint Technician

Highland Engineering, Inc. (HEI) was founded in 1986 -- and has become one of the leading small business suppliers of Military Troop Support Equipment to the Department of Defense. Our emphasis has always been on solving the needs of our customers. Highland is an employee owned company and HEI takes pride in the average tenure of our employees is more than 10 years. HEI is proud to maintain a drug-free workplace supporting our troops and the DoD. Job Title : Paint Technician Location : On-Site - Howell, MI Eligibility : Must be eligible to work for a U.S. DoD Contractor Terms : Full-Time; Non-Exempt Job Summary : The Paint Technician is responsible for applying coatings to parts and assemblies in accordance with company standards and program requirements. This role ensures proper application, coverage and finish quality while working from work instructions and specifications in a structured manufacturing environment supporting defense programs. Key Responsibilities: - Apply paint and coatings to parts and assemblies using spray equipment and finishing tools. - Set up and operate paint equipment, including spray guns and related systems. - Ensure proper mixing, preparation and handling of coatings and materials. - Inspect finished surfaces for quality coverage and defects. - Follow work instructions, coating specifications and finishing procedures. - Maintain consistent application techniques to meet quality standards. - Identify and report surface defects or inconsistences in finished products. - Maintain a clean and organized work area. - Follow all safety procedures, including required Paint PPE. - Perform other duties as assigned to support production. What We Value: - Operate with ownership: We value individuals who take ownership of their role, proactively solve problems and bring forward ideas for continuous improvement. - Process-minded : Comfortable following established processes and accurately documenting actions in a structured, disciplined manner. - Effective communicator : Able to communicate proactively and professionally with cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering and executive leadership. - Dependable and discreet : Understands the sensitivity of the company and customer information and handles it responsibly and confidentially. {=html} - Mission-driven: Appreciates the responsibility and impact of working in a DoD manufacturing environment and acts with integrity and accountability. Qualifications: - High School diploma or GED preferred. - Experience with spray painting or coating application (industrial preferred) - Mechanical aptitude and comfort using hand and power tools. - Strong attention to detail and finish quality. - Ability to follow detailed work instructions and procedures. - Ability to lift materials and perform physical tasks throughout the shift. - Reliable attendance and punctuality. Preferred Skills & Experience: - Prior manufacturing or industrial painting experience. - Experience with spray guns and coating equipment. - Familiarity with paint mixing, ratios and curing processes. - Familiarity with safety practices related to paint and coating processes.