Skilled Paint Technician

What You’ll Do

The Skilled Paint Technician is responsible for preparing, painting, and finishing structural materials and components used in modular buildings. This role requires advanced painting skills, strong attention to surface preparation, and proficiency with industrial spray equipment. The technician works closely with teammates under moderate supervision, performs high-quality paint applications, and supports skill development through participation in complex and high-level paint operations, with the primary objective of delivering a finished product that meets Eaton’s quality, safety, and appearance standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Previous working experience with spray paint equipment in a manufacturing, industrial, or automotive environment.
• Experience operating hand and power tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of painting industry experience.
• Strong working knowledge of surface preparation techniques and paint/coating application.
• Familiar with OSHA safety guidelines requirements, and hazardous material handling, application and disposal.
• Experience operating forklifts, scissor lifts, or Crown lifts; driver certification preferred.

Skills

• Strong, verifiable track record of attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, tape measures, and surface preparation equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of trade secrets.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear PPE such as eyewear, Tyvek suit, respirator, and steel toed boots with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, work at heights up to 14 ft., ascend and descend while working on a ladder, bend, crouch, and perform all other essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Facial hair is not allowed due to safety requirements of wearing the respirator.