Paint Prep

About the role

Prepare door slabs and related components for refinishing, ensure measurements and milling are correct, and repair any components to ensure quality. Apply paint, varnishes, and stains to interior and/or exterior surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Applies paint, varnishes, and stains to interior and/or exterior surfaces
• Prepares surfaces for painting by removing old paint using paint removers, scrapers, wire brushes, or blowtorches
• Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers using a caulking gun or a putty knife
• Primes surfaces as necessary
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment
• Performs other miscellaneous jobs as directed

Requirements

• Ability to efficiently use air/hand tools to paint product
• Ability to read and understand humidity charts
• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures with paint
• Read and interpret ticket, door/customer quality specs
• Identify defects
• Knowledge of sanders, planers, hand tools (putty knife, sanding block, wood chisel)
• High attention to detail detecting defects
• Regular attendance and timeliness to avoid disruptions in production and customer service
• Follow all operational and safety SOP’s as written

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred but not required. Previous work experience in a production environment, preferred.

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC).