Career

Paint Technician

16.12.2025

At PALFINGER, we have been lifting goods to a new level for over 90 years - with a pioneering and passionate spirit. As a global technology and engineering company, we are the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative crane and lifting solutions. Our success is based on the tireless efforts of our approximately 12,350 employees, who contribute their ideas and energy to our vision. With us, you can expect a dynamic working environment full of opportunities for personal and professional development. Become part of our team and start your career at PALFINGER.

PALFINGER is searching for a Paint Technician. This position is located in TRENTON, NJ. This position reports to the Paint Supervisor. A Paint Technician performs skilled work in preparing metal and other surfaces on equipment for painting and in applying lacquers, primers, synthetic enamels, polyurethane, and epoxy with spray guns and other painting equipment; and does related work.

Your Responsibilities

Properly clean, mask, plug, tack chassis and parts for paint with supervision
Correctly wash, dry and sand parts
Remove accessories; masks glass, trim, and other parts not to be painted; cleans, sands and prepares surfaces for paintingapplies primer and finish coats to trucks and other equipment using lacquers and synthetic paints and enamels
May do body work required to prepare vehicles for painting

Your Qualifications

Vocational or Technical Training in an automotive painting or related field strongly preferred
Practical Experience in automotive painting, including familiarity with painting techniques and the use of painting equipment
The ideal candidate should have grinding/hand tool experience, industrial manufacturing experience

What We Offer

Salary Range $23.50 - $27 per hour
401(k) with Company match.Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and short- and long-term disability (depending upon state). Wellness program offered.
Paid Company holidays and paid Personal Time Off (PTO).
Opportunity for continuous learning and career growth.

This job posting describes the general nature of work performed by employees within this classification. The information on this posting is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of all responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.

PALFINGER is not utilizing any external recruiting agencies for this opportunity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

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