Paint Booth Operator

Motor City Wash Works Inc•Wixom, MI

4d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Motor City Wash Works is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Paint Booth Operator to join its manufacturing team. The operator prepares, paints, and inspects steel conveyor sections, fabricated assemblies, and other car wash components using Wagner spray equipment in a designated paint booth. The role applies primers, paints, and protective coatings to company specifications and quality standards, and performs touch-ups to ensure finished products meet appearance and customer requirements. The operator also handles parts using material-handling equipment as needed, maintains booth cleanliness, cleans and maintains painting equipment, monitors paint and coating inventory, follows safety procedures for paints and hazardous materials, and works from production schedules and manufacturing documentation. The position is full-time, non-exempt, hourly, and based in Wixom, Michigan. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM. Compensation is based on experience.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality finished products.
Ability to read and follow work instructions, specifications, and production schedules.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to maintain painting equipment.
Ability to safely handle paints, coatings, solvents, and related materials.
Ability to stand, bend, lift, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the workday.
Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a respirator, safety glasses, gloves, and protective clothing.
Ability to successfully complete the required respirator medical evaluation and fit test.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of industrial, manufacturing, automotive, or commercial painting experience preferred.
Experience operating airless, air-assisted, or conventional spray equipment preferred.
Forklift experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare steel conveyor sections, fabricated assemblies, and other car wash components for painting.
Operate Wagner paint spray equipment and related painting tools within a controlled paint booth environment.
Apply primers, paints, and protective coatings according to company specifications and quality standards.
Verify paint coverage, finish quality, and coating consistency on completed parts.
Perform touch-up work as needed to meet appearance and quality requirements.
Load, unload, and position parts for painting using material-handling equipment as required.
Maintain paint booth cleanliness and proper housekeeping in assigned work areas.
Clean and maintain spray guns, hoses, pumps, and related painting equipment.
Monitor paint and coating inventory and notify management when supplies need replenishment.
Follow safety procedures related to paint handling, personal protective equipment, and hazardous materials.
Work from production schedules and manufacturing documentation to meet production deadlines.
Inspect finished products for defects and communicate quality concerns to supervisors.
Assist with general manufacturing and production activities as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.