Mechanical Finishing

Finishing Technician

Location: Marion, IA

Industry: Industrial Finishing Equipment & Fluid Handling Systems

Job Category: Service Technician / Finishing Technician

Compensation Range: $30.00 - $35.00/hour (Negotiable with Strong Experience)

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Finishing Technician to support the repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, and startup of industrial finishing equipment both in the shop and at customer facilities. This position is ideal for a mechanically inclined technician who enjoys diagnosing equipment issues, solving customer problems, and working with a variety of pumps, spray systems, fluid handling equipment, and industrial finishing technologies.

This role combines hands-on service work, customer interaction, equipment demonstrations, and technical problem solving. The organization is known for investing in employee development and promoting from within, with approximately 80% of promotions filled internally.

Travel to customer sites is a regular part of the position and includes occasional overnight travel for service, repairs, installations, demonstrations, and startup support.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and service industrial finishing equipment and customer-owned systems

• Perform preventative maintenance and equipment inspections to maximize reliability and performance

• Rebuild, refurbish, and test used equipment for resale

• Repair and maintain pumps, spray systems, fluid handling equipment, and related finishing equipment

• Prepare serviced and repaired equipment for shipment

• Maintain demonstration equipment through testing, cleaning, repair, documentation, and storage

• Assist with equipment installations, startups, demonstrations, and special projects

• Participate in product demonstrations both in-house and at customer facilities alongside sales team members

• Answer customer questions regarding equipment operation, repairs, and maintenance recommendations

• Document repairs, maintenance activities, and service records within company systems

• Utilize hand tools, power tools, and electrical diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve equipment issues

• Assist in the development and support of repair and preventative maintenance service programs

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

• Participate in ongoing technical and product training programs

• Travel up to 25% as needed to support customer service, repairs, installations, and demonstrations

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a skilled trades, maintenance, service, or mechanical repair environment

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability

• Ability to learn mechanical, electrical, and basic electronic troubleshooting techniques

• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment

• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, maintenance instructions, service documentation, and operating procedures

• Strong communication and customer service skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams

• Ability to use computers, email, spreadsheets, and electronic service documentation systems

• Experience with two-component (2K) finishing equipment is highly desired and considered a significant advantage

• Experience with industrial finishing equipment, powder coating or powder paint application equipment, pumps, pump motors, tubing, piping, spray systems, or fluid handling systems is preferred

• Ability to operate or learn to operate forklifts and pallet jacks

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

• Strong organizational skills, initiative, dependability, and problem-solving ability

• Ability to work independently while maintaining a professional presence at customer facilities

• Comfortable working around paint systems, solvents, mechanical equipment, and industrial environments

What's Offered



• Competitive hourly compensation of $30.00 - $35.00/hour (Negotiable with Strong Experience)

• Comprehensive technical and product training

• Exposure to a wide variety of industrial finishing and fluid handling equipment

• Opportunities to work in both shop and field service environments

• Internal advancement opportunities with approximately 80% of promotions coming from within

• Stable, long-term career growth with a company that values employee development

• Diverse work environment with a mix of troubleshooting, repair, installation, demonstrations, and customer support responsibilities