Service Technician-Painter - PMC-Flowood

Overview

Puckett Machinery Company (PMC) is the Caterpillar® heavy equipment, rental services, and power systems dealer for central and southern Mississippi. As the industry leader in our territory with 15 locations, helping our customers succeed is our number one priority. We are seeking a Service Technician-Painter at our heavy equipment branch in Flowood
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The Service Technician-Painter is responsible for performing preparation, sandblasting, painting, and fabrication repair of diesel-powered construction, forestry, paving, and mining heavy equipment. The role requires the ability to plan, lay out, and perform diversified high-quality work. This is an intermediate level skilled trade position working independently in a service shop setting. The position reports to the Service Supervisor.

• Determine materials requirements and task sequences to prepare metal components for painting, including masking, sandblasting, sanding and priming of heavy equipment in accordance with manufacturer procedures and safety/environmental regulations.
• File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces using power and hand tools. Mix polyester resins and hardeners for restoring damaged areas.
• Mix, thin, and spray urethane, enamel, and epoxy paints according to specifications using applicable equipment (HVLP, electrostatic, pressure pot, gravity fed spray guns). Inspect primed components before and after clear coat and top-coat application.
• Prepare and submit detailed, complete, legible service reports of all repairs using prescribed forms and procedures in a timely manner.
• Keep supervisor regularly apprised of status of assigned repair jobs and assist in addressing customer questions and concerns.
• Maintain work area, tools, and equipment to promote a clean and safe environment in accordance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Assist service technicians in the disassembly, assembly, and installation of heavy equipment components and parts.
• Maintain a professional and proper personal appearance at all times.
• Stay up to date with developments in sandblasting and painting, tooling technologies, and systems.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required, plus at least 2 years of experience in an auto body paint and repair shop.
• Experience painting heavy-duty equipment, fiberglass repairs, and aluminum/steel welding/fabrication preferred.
• Ability to safely use material handling equipment and PPE during shifts that may last 8–10 hours.
• Good problem-solving skills, detail oriented, and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency and exceed customer expectations.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced service environment.
• Ability to work a standard five-day schedule, including daily overtime and occasional weekend hours as necessary.

We’re the Caterpillar® heavy equipment, engine, and rental services dealer for central and southern Mississippi. We are the authorized Weiler forestry machine dealer and SITECH construction technology dealer for the southern half of the state. The Puckett companies are:
Puckett Machinery, Puckett Rents, Puckett Power Systems, SITECH South MS.