Prep & Paint Technician

Are you hands-on, detail-oriented, and ready to work with a team that values quality and pride in every job? We’re looking for a Prep & Paint Technician to join our heavy equipment team — someone who knows their way around sanders, sprayers, and a solid paint job. If you’re hands-on, detail-driven, and love seeing your work roll out in all its freshly painted glory, this could be your next move. Here, you're not just painting machines — you're part of a crew that builds each other up and takes pride in quality work. 

Business Operating Hours/Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

What You’ll Be Doing:

1. Surface Preparation
   1. Perform sanding, grinding, and chemical cleaning of equipment surfaces.
   2. Mask components and areas not to be painted using tape, paper, and plastic.
   3. Inspect surfaces for imperfections and ensure appropriate conditioning before painting.
2. Paint Application
   1. Mix and prepare primers, paints, and protective coatings to match specifications.
   2. Apply coatings using spray guns, brushes, or rollers to achieve uniform coverage.
   3. Apply multiple layers (primer, base coat, topcoat) as needed for proper finish and durability.
3. Equipment Maintenance & Operation
   1. Operate and maintain painting equipment, spray booths, sand blasting booth, and safety gear in accordance with safety regulations and manufacturer guidelines.
   2. Clean and maintain painting tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
   3. Conduct regular maintenance checks on paint systems and ventilation controls.
4. Quality Control
   1. Check finished surfaces for paint defects, drips, or uneven application.
   2. Perform touch-ups and refinishing as necessary to meet quality standards.
   3. Ensure painted surfaces meet customer and manufacturer finish requirements.
5. Other
   1. Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures, including PPE usage and proper disposal of hazardous materials.
   2. Properly store, label, and dispose of paints, thinners, and other chemicals.
   3. Record and report work completed, time spent, and materials used.

What We’re Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational training in auto body or industrial painting preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in painting and prepping large vehicles, machinery, or heavy equipment.
• Strong knowledge of surface preparation, paint types, and application methods.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, paint codes, and safety data sheets.
• Familiarity with OSHA and EPA regulations regarding paint booths and hazardous materials.

 What You’ll Get:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and holidays - 2.5 weeks your first year!
• Opportunities for training and career advancement
• Product & Service discounts
• Performance-based quarterly & annual bonuses
• Leppo branded apparel allowance
• Milestone anniversary gifts

Company Culture:

Leppo Rents, a leader in the construction equipment sales and rental business, is dedicated to serving our customers’ equipment needs with the best products, the best support, and the best people available. We continue to receive awards for the best products and best places to work year after year. We do so because as a coworker of Leppo, we are all guided by the Leppo Way:

1. We Will Meet Our Commitments
2. We Will Be Thorough
3. We Will Make Good Decisions
4. We Will Ask Questions

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Leppo Rents is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Leppo Rents is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason.