| Title: | Paint Technician |
|---|---|
| ID: | 56380612579CBH |
| Date Posted: | 09/08/2025 |
| Industry - Job Category: | General Job Application |
| City: | Carlsbad |
Job post summary
Date posted: September 8, 2025
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Job description:
Position Title: Paint Technician
Department: Paint
Reports To: Paint Department Lead
Type of Position: Full-Time
Hours per Week: 40+
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour
Summary
The Paint Technician is responsible for finishing and painting plastic parts using various types of paints and primers to meet customer specifications. This role requires a strong eye for detail, precision, and quality control in a fast-paced production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Spray various types of primers, paints, and Mold Tech textures using a variety of application techniques.
- Match textures and/or colors to Pantone standards or customer-supplied samples.
- Apply rub-on graphics to painted parts in precise locations as needed.
- Perform rework and repairs to improve the overall quality of paint jobs.
- Understand and follow all applicable ISO and QMS processes, including updates, to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
- Maintain QMS standards for product/service conformity, product safety, and ethical practices.
- Comply with all PPE and safety requirements within the work area.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Promote a positive and collaborative work culture.
- Perform other duties, tasks, or responsibilities as assigned.
Core Competencies
Teamwork – Collaborates effectively with colleagues, openly shares information, and supports group decisions to achieve common goals.
Work Standards – Maintains high-performance expectations, with strong attention to accuracy, completeness, and quality in every aspect of the job.
Motivation – Demonstrates energy, enthusiasm, and self-direction while maintaining high productivity and commitment to excellence.
Education & Experience Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Prior experience with painting preferred.
- Knowledge of mixing and blending pigments or dyes for accurate color matching to customer specifications.
- Ability to read and understand basic work instructions.
- Experience weighing compounds or paints.
- Previous production or manufacturing experience preferred.
- Excellent attention to detail and quality control.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to work independently.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced setting.
- Basic woodworking experience is a plus.
- Good housekeeping and organization habits.
- Basic computer skills, including email, data entry, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Job Types: Full-time, Temp-to-hire, Contract, Temporary
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
