Final Paint Prep Technician

**About us**

Eastside Industrial Coatings & Composites is a growing business in Winnipeg, MB. We are innovative, customer-centric, and fast-paced. We are proud to supply some world class coatings to OEM's across North America in motorsports, rail and agricultural industries. come check out what we do and we welcome you to join our team.

**Why Eastside?**

Working at a place you just don't enjoy being at? Are you a great person but want a change? This is a great opportunity for an excellent, hardworking individual to make the right move in your career. Eastside has a diverse customer base with long term demands, giving you a long-term stable place to grow your career. If you already have plenty of experience with understanding of the process and procedures.... that’s awesome If not, no worries we have some great people that will work with you to get you up to speed. The key is that you really do strive to do your best, we are happy to train you and provide opportunities to grow in our company. Thank you for considering us...maybe this is the right place for you? We are happy to give you a tour and show you what we are all about.

**POSITION PURPOSE**

This position will assist in all aspects of the part prep process which includes cleaning, sanding components and performing minor repairs with the appropriate materials per applicable standard procedures and work instructions including other duties as required. This job is for a reliable, hard working individual that has a high level of attention to detail, excellent hand eye coordination with the ability to work independently and efficiently while being focused on Safety and Continuous improvement aspects.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Working in a safe manner and following all safety rules.
- Ability to wear half face Respirator while performing work tasks
- Collect parts and required prep from storage location / racks and place on workstation for processing
- Inspect parts to ensure part meets required specifications to process.
- Utilizing pneumatic tools, sand, patch and clean the part to designated requirements
- Transport completed parts to the next work station or holding area.
- Ensure the flow of work orders is maintained as directed by following schedule and proper staging of jobs
- Complete assigned work within given timeframe and according to specifications
- Keep all work areas including part storage area clean and organized, emptying scrap and garbage containers as necessary
- Cleaning and maintaining work tools such as sander and repair tools
- Cleaning and maintaining safety equipment such as respirators and dust masks.
- Maintain all quality standards in accordance with the specifications for each job in order to meet customer requirements
- Performs additional duties as deemed necessary
- Takes initiative and is a self starter
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple duties/projects at one time, work independently with mínimal supervision, and resolve conflict in a professional manner.
- Maintains open communication and a team-oriented work environment with all departments and all levels of personnel
- Demonstrates flexibility and professionalism throughout the day
- Adhere to all start / end times including break and lunch schedules
- Willingness to work in other areas of the facility as required
- Working in a safe manner and following all safety rules.
- Cleaning, inspecting, and sanding fibreglass and plastic parts prior to paint, cleaning, inspecting primed parts prior to paint.
- Maintain compliance with laws, regulations and/or standards and complete appropriate documentation as required
- Maintain clean workplace
- Use of small power tools to perform required tasks
- Lift heavy material by hand on occasion (safely and with help when necessary)
- Complete assigned work within given timeframe and according to specifications
- Keep all work areas including part storage area clean and organized, emptying scrap and garbage containers as necessary
- Performs additional duties as deemed necessary
- Takes initiative and is a self starter
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple duties/projects at one time, work independently with mínimal supervision, and resolve conflict in a professional manner.
- Maintains open communication and a team-oriented work environment with all departments and all levels of personnel
- Demonstrates flexibility and professionalism throughout the day
- Adhere to all start / end times including break and lunch schedules
- Willingness to work in other areas of the facility as required

**QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE / REQUIRED SKILLS**
- Preferred: High school diploma or GED from an accredited school system or program
- Preferred: 6 months of related experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
- Possess knowledge of and ability to identify and work with FRP Materials, machining tools / equipment
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Comfortable with repetitive tasks
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