**Job Title: Paint Prep Technician**

**Shift:** 5:00am-4:30pm Mon-Thurs (Occasional Overtime Available on Friday/Saturday)

**Pay:** $16.50/hr-$17/hr based on skills/experience

**Location:** Ocala, FL (34474)

**Job Description**

The Paint Prep Technician is responsible for preparing surfaces and materials for industrial painting and coating processes. This role ensures all components are properly cleaned, sanded, masked, and primed to meet quality standards and ensure optimal paint adhesion and finish.

**Responsibilities**

+ Prepare surfaces for painting by sanding, grinding, and cleaning materials.
+ Remove rust, debris, grease, and contaminants from surfaces.
+ Mask, tape, and cover areas not intended for painting.
+ Perform sandblasting or chemical cleaning when required.
+ Apply primers and preparatory coatings as directed.

**Essential Skills**

+ Experience with paint preparation, includi...