Associate Exhibit Painter

Roto • Dublin, OH

7d • $21 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Exhibit Painter supports the fabrication team while learning to finish interactive and scenic-treated exhibits, interpretive displays, themed environments, and structures from shop/construction drawings and finish schedules, under the direct guidance and supervision of experienced Painters and the Fabrication Production Manager. This is an entry-level, hands-on learning role designed to build the finishing skills needed to grow into a full Painter position.

Requirements

• No prior professional experience required.
• 0–2 years of related experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Genuine interest in learning production finishing, painting, and scenic treatment techniques.
• Willingness to take direction, ask questions, and learn from experienced team members and mentors.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced shop environment (e.g., sanding, masking, and finishing while other pieces are flashing, drying, and curing).
• Basic aptitude for, and willingness to learn, the maintenance and cleaning of industrial finishing equipment.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant experience through coursework, or hands-on personal/hobbyist projects in painting, finishing, or a related trade is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, sanding, surface filling, masking, priming, painting, staining, and top coating of exhibits, displays, scenic facades, and graphic signs, using both common and a variety of unusual materials as required by the project.
• Learn to safely operate standard finish preparation and finishing equipment — including spray booth equipment, sanders, HVLP sprayers and pumps, and cup finish guns — under direct supervision, progressing toward independent use as skills develop.
• Assist with assembling and disassembling structures and devices into exhibit structures, both in the shop and occasionally at client locations.
• Help prepare and finish samples for client approvals, scaled models, and mock-ups in wood, plywood, plastics, foam, or similar modeling products.
• Keep shop and personal workspace clean, organized, and well-supplied.
• Assist with regular (weekly) paint booth maintenance and cleaning.
• Demonstrate strong attendance, promptness, professionalism, attention to detail.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED