Paint Prep Technician at Mark Rite Lines Equipment Company, Inc. in Billings, Montana

Job Description:

Summary of Position:  Under direct supervision, perform work based upon supervisor direction to sort and prepare parts for painting process.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare manufactured parts for finish painting by performing one or more of the following items: power washing, grinding, masking, and sanding.


• Organize and transport identified part into assigned area


• Sort, load and organize identified parts onto conveyor system in an efficient manner. 


• Using appropriate tools, blast parts to prepare for finish painting process. 


• Input and scan work order data into MRP/JDE system using RF scanner, keyboard and mouse


• Meet predetermined daily/weekly/monthly production schedule and ensure parts are completed and ready for production stations.


• Follow all procedures and processes in accordance to apply paint to manufactured parts and produce a defect-free product.


• Complete required in-process inspection, repair/correct any defect and resolve any quality issues with other departments as required.


• Follow and comply with all safety and personal protective equipment requirements.


• Actively participate in continuous improvement of our products and processes to better serve our customers and improve the overall profitability of the company.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.


• Be able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs.


• Ability to use pallet jack and overhead crane preferred.

Benefits of Employment: In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, paid sick leave, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.  Health insurance coverage is effective the first of the month after your start date.  

About Us

MRL manufactures quality built highly productive Traffic Paint, Thermoplastic, Plural Component and Line Removal/Pavement Grooving equipment. Since 1967, MRL’s extensive “hands-on” pavement marking contracting experience, innovative engineering and attention to quality has enabled MRL to become the largest equipment supplier to the Industry. Decades of MRL’s reliable performance setting Industry Standards coupled with the Industry’s largest parts support inventory and most experienced technical support staff can be summed up in one statement – “When It matters most – MRL Delivers”!

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at HR@federalsignal.com. All other applications must be submitted online.

**We do not test for THC. 

Hourly pay rate $18-$21 DOE 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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