Southwest Products is looking for an independent, driven individual to join our team in Surprise, AZ as a Paint Specialist.

Southwest Products brings decades of experience engineering and manufacturing custom service vehicles, power generation equipment, and various engine driven packages including pumps and power units for customers across the world.

***Schedule M-F, 4:30 AM - 1:00 PM***

Primary Essential Job Duties:

• Performs general paint prep, sanding, masking, minor body work, sandblasting and applying bed liner.
• Pulls, mixes, and packages paint products to the highest level of company standards.
• Transposes and inputs information for paint orders to associated paint equipment, producing correct paint need(s) of customer.
• Labels, tags, and wraps end products in preparation of delivery to customer; meets readiness expectations.
• Runs and operates all paint equipment and software programs effectively including, tinters, shakers, and any other equipment designated for Paint Fulfillment.
• Assists with color matching, quality control, or any other solution needed to maintain exceptional customer service.
• Keeps all paint equipment clean and operating correctly in accordance with operation manuals.
• Maintains a clean, safe working station which includes abiding by all OSHA safety standards & wearing proper PPE.
• Discards all unused or returned paint where applicable.
• Has a strong sense of urgency and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Respectfully takes direction from Production Supervisor.
• Performs a variety of complicated tasks, as required.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience in an automotive or industrial equipment paint shop.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment
• Excellent attendance and ability to work overtime
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and participate in a changing environment to reach a common goal
• Strong orientation towards quality, safety and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Broad range of health (medical, dental and vision) insurance options
• Flexible paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(K) with company match

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Southwest Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage all qualified and interested persons to apply for this position by submitting a resume for consideration. We are a drug-free employer and require pre-employment drug screening.