Paint Prep Technician | Temporary | Swing Shift at Vantedge Medical – San Jose, California

Paint Prep Technician

Swing Shift | 1:00 pm - 9:40 pm

Hourly | $20 - $22

Full-Time | Temporary (with the ability to convert to permanent)

*We are not accepting candidates from third-party agencies.

About Us:

Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We are at the forefront of precision engineering and innovation, specializing in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams work in unison, collaborating and problem-solving to serve the manufacturing needs of the top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe. Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families drives us to go above and beyond every day. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it.

About the Role:

This position prepares parts to be painted via masking and post paint demasking. This involves the cleaning and touchup of painted parts, reading prints, and workmanship consistency.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect parts for defects prior to paint; segregate and report non-conforming material to lead.
• Mask and plug painted surfaces per drawing and/or specifications.
• Unmask parts and wrap parts.
• Inspect powder coated parts for defects. Segregate and report defective parts to lead.
• Clean and touch up powder coated parts.
• Package parts for outside services.
• May perform duties related to applying paint powder to parts normally performed by the Paint Prep Technician.
• May perform duties related to filling voids and defects in parts prior to paint, as well as sanding and grinding parts prior to paint.
• Other tasks assigned by the Supervisor.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer skills (e.g., locating and opening documents, completing digital forms)
• Ability to read, write, and understand written documents in English
• Ability to read and interpret masking requirements from drawings
• Good manual dexterity
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to stay focused on precise tasks for extended periods
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed
• Use of Solvents and/or paints.

Preferred Qualifications (training is provided):

• Experience applying powder paint coatings to parts
• Experience preparing parts for painting, including filling voids or defects, sanding, and grinding
• 1–2 years of experience performing detailed tape masking