2nd Shift Painter

Job Description

Job Description Description:
Position Summary:

The Manufacturing Painter is responsible for preparing, painting, and finishing metal components and assemblies according to company quality standards, production schedules, and safety requirements. This role requires advanced experience with industrial painting equipment, surface preparation, coating applications, and quality inspection in a manufacturing environment.

Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of manufacturing or industrial painting experience and be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced production setting with minimal supervision.
Requirements:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, masking, grinding, or applying pretreatment as required
Mix paints, primers, and coatings according to manufacturer specifications
Apply coatings using spray guns, pressure pots, or other industrial painting equipment
Inspect finished parts for quality, coverage, runs, defects, and compliance with specifications
Maintain proper paint thickness and finish consistency
Read and interpret work orders, drawings, and production instructions
Perform touch-up work and rework when necessary
Troubleshoot paint defects and identify corrective actions
Maintain paint equipment and complete routine cleaning and maintenance
Monitor inventory of paint supplies and notify supervisor of shortages
Follow all safety procedures related to PPE, respirators, hazardous materials, and ventilation systems
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Meet daily production and quality expectations
Assist in training less experienced painters when needed
Assist in other production areas as required
Qualifications:
Required
Minimum 5 years of industrial or manufacturing painting experience
Strong experience using industrial spray equipment and painting systems
Knowledge of paint mixing ratios, coating applications, curing requirements, and surface preparation techniques
Ability to identify and correct paint defects and finish inconsistencies
Ability to read and interpret work instructions, drawings, and production documentation
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Solid understanding of workplace safety procedures and hazardous material handling
Preferred:
Experience painting aluminum, steel, or metal fabrication products
Experience with architectural coatings or custom finish requirements
Forklift certification
Experience in a lean manufacturing environment
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the shift
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to wear required PPE including respirators, gloves, eye protection, and coveralls
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to paint fumes, noise, and varying temperatures
Work Environment:
Manufacturing and production facility environment
Exposure to paints, solvents, chemicals, and industrial equipment
Must follow all company safety and environmental regulations
Performance Expectations:
Produce high-quality finished products with minimal defects
Maintain productivity standards and production schedules
Follow all safety and quality procedures consistently
Demonstrate reliability, accountability, and teamwork
Execute work with attention to detail and excellence