Automotive Painter - 1st Shift
JB Poindexter & Co•Lakeland, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
As an Automotive Painter, you’ll be hands-on in transforming raw builds into road-ready machines, applying high-quality finishes that meet exact customer specs. From surface prep to final spray, your talent ensures every truck doesn’t just perform-it turns heads. We promote almost 100% of our production leaders from within. Most start their leadership career in this automotive painter role, welder role, or general laborer/assembler role.
Requirements
- Confident in basic math and reading a tape measure with accuracy.
- Comfortable with basic computer skills to support workflow and documentation.
- Familiar with common paint tools and their proper use.
- Understand and apply measurements accurately throughout the job.
- Able to read and interpret blueprints for special paint applications and finishes.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in manufacturing
- Previous experience working on truck bodies
Responsibilities
- Paint full truck bodies, chassis, cabs, trailers, or tractors.
- Operate a cup gun, pressure pot, plural system, and airless sprayer.
- Apply a variety of colors and finishes with accuracy.
- Read and interpret blueprints and work orders to ensure precision from prep to finish.
- Perform setup and preventative maintenance on all paint tools and equipment.
- Handle hazardous waste properly.
- Conduct routine safety and quality checks.
- Work in full compliance with company safety policies and promote a clean, secure workspace.
Benefits
- On demand pay
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Leadership development
- Paid holidays
- Vacation time
- Discounts on footwear, eyewear, and safety gear
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
