Paint Prep

Position Overview:

Prepare door slabs and related components for refinishing and ensure measurements and milling are correct, repairs any components to ensure quality. Applies paint, varnishes, and stains to interior and/or exterior surfaces. Prepares surfaces for painting by removing old paint using paint removers, scrapers, wire brushes, or blowtorches. Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers using a caulking gun or a putty knife. Primes surfaces as necessary.

Responsibilities:
* Applies paint, varnishes, and stains to interior and/or exterior surfaces
* Prepares surfaces for painting by removing old paint using paint removers, scrapers, wire brushes, or blowtorches.
* Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers using a caulking gun or a putty knife
* Primes surfaces as necessary
* Maintain a safe work environment
* Maintain clean work environment * Performs other miscellaneous jobs as directed

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Ability to efficiently use air/hand tools to paint product, ability to read/understand humidity chart
* Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures with paint.
* Read and interpret ticket, door/customer quality specs
* Identify defects
* Knowledge of sanders, planers, hand tools putty knife, sanding block wood chisel
* High attention to detail detecting defects.
* Regular attendance and timeliness is an essential function of the job in order to avoid any disruptions in production and customer service
* Follow all operational and safety SOP's as written

Qualifications:
* High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred but not required
* Previous work experience in a production environment, preferred

Pay:

The hourly pay rate range for this position is $19.00 + benefits. Base pay will vary within the range depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This information is specific to Vandalia and may not be applicable to other locations.

Our Benefits:
* Free Medical Premiums - eligible for free or reduced cost premium (see benefit package for qualifications)
* Dental, Vision, Life, & Accidental Insurance
* Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Benefits
* Paid Holidays
* 401(k) with Company Match
* Educational Assistance Program
* Advancement Opportunities - we promote from within the company

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.