Painter I

Job Title

Painter I Shift Shift 1 (United States of America)
Summary

A successful Painter I safely and efficiently produces high‑quality painted products in a custom manufacturing environment, meeting all customer‑specific quality parameters. The role involves working in a low‑volume, high‑mix custom shop, applying finishes to a wide variety of custom‑engineered products and executing unique paint specifications for each order.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare and paint custom‑manufactured products per customer‑specific drawings, color specs, and finish requirements for each unique order.
Apply paint using spray equipment, brushes, and/or rollers to a diverse range of custom part geometries and sizes.
Read and interpret customer‑specific paint specs, color callouts, and surface finish requirements from engineering drawings and work orders.
Set up, operate, and maintain all paint equipment including spray guns, paint booths, mixing systems, and curing equipment.
Mix, thin, and match paints and coatings to achieve specified colors, viscosities, and finishes for each custom order.
Perform surface preparation including masking, sanding, cleaning, and priming to ensure proper adhesion on varied materials and geometries.
Visually inspect painted surfaces for defects (runs, sags, orange peel, holidays, coverage gaps) and perform corrective touch‑up or rework as needed.
Maintain accurate records of paint mixes, equipment usage, and inspection results.
Communicate with team members, including assembly personnel, and follow routing information.
Monitor and report inventory concerns and assist with order status updates.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Critical Skills

Trustworthiness — honesty, integrity, and reliability.
Adaptable — effective in a changing environment.
Approachable — open‑minded, friendly, and engaging, comfortable in challenging conversations.
Curious — seeks information and knowledge to continually grow and reduce uncertainty.
Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
Preference for at least 1 year of proven experience in a painting role within a custom or job‑shop manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated ability to read and execute customer‑specific paint specifications, color codes, and finish requirements.
Experience painting varied and non‑repeating product types, geometries, and materials preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Team player mentality.
Assembly blueprint reading skills.
Understanding of BOMs (Bill Of Materials).
Troubleshooting capabilities.
Ability to inspect work and meet quality expectations.
Ability to identify and share process improvement ideas, lean thinker.
Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods standing. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Equal Opportunity Employer

Joyce/Dayton Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Benefits

As part of the Joyce/Dayton family, we offer benefits designed to prioritize your health and retirement well‑being, giving you and your family access to a range of programs and resources.

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