Finishing/Wet Spray Operations Technician at Geater Machining and Manufacturing, Co. in Independence, IA, USA
- Company: Geater Machining and Manufacturing, Co.
- Location: Independence, IA, USA
- Posted: Sep 19, 2026
- Type: Full-time
Overview
The basic function of the Finishing Operations is to mix, prepare, and apply paint, ink or other coating agents to products or materials to enhance and/or provide corrosion resistance per manufacturing requirements. Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, or specifications to determine prepping /de…
Job description
- The basic function of the Finishing Operations is to mix, prepare, and apply paint, ink or other coating agents to products or materials to enhance and/or provide corrosion resistance per manufacturing requirements. Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, or specifications to determine prepping /deprepping. Mix paints and inks with proper thinner solution to obtain correct consistency for application. Apply paint in accordance with product requirements. Mask parts and clean parts. Select holding fixtures, attachments, accessories, and materials for proper application of paints. Verify finished parts meet specifications and blueprints using measuring devices.
Responsibilities
- Mix, prepare, and apply paint, ink or other coating agents to products or materials to enhance and/or provide corrosion resistance per manufacturing requirements.
- Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, or specifications to determine prepping /deprepping.
- Mix paints and inks with proper thinner solution to obtain correct consistency for application.
- Apply paint in accordance with product requirements.
- Mask parts and clean parts.
- Select holding fixtures, attachments, accessories, and materials for proper application of paints.
- Verify finished parts meet specifications and blueprints using measuring devices.
Requirements
- Attention to detail and being able to accomplish quality work in a fast paced environment is a must! Manufacturing experience is preferred but not required. High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent Work Experience.
Skills
Required
- Attention to detail
Preferred
- Manufacturing experience
Benefits
- $3 alternative shift premium or $5 weekend premium
- Bonus opportunities
- Weekend Shift- 36 hour work week
- Growth opportunities
- Paid Time Off- starting at a rate of 2 weeks per year!
- 401K Company Match
- Profit sharing
- Tuition reimbursement
About Geater Machining and Manufacturing, Co.
Maybe you want a change. Maybe you want more of a challenge. Maybe there is uncertainty. Maybe you just want an opportunity. Does any of this sound familiar? If so, we at GMM have just the opportunity for you! The challenge... we need motivated and skilled people like you who want to work hard to be part of a team that is proud of what they do... protect the lives of those who protect us.