Painter I

Alamo Group Inc. • Seguin, TX

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, the Painter I hangs and removes parts using a paint-line monorail and moves, selects, organizes, and prepares parts before and after painting. The role fastens parts to ensure safe processing, powder-coat paints manufactured parts according to designated specifications, maintains parts in their assigned areas, and operates heavy machinery to transport products to and from the paint area.

The position prepares surfaces by masking and cleaning, hangs parts on the painting conveyor, applies specified powder coatings, and inspects finished parts for quality. It supports painting needs across assembly departments and maintains the paint booth, equipment, and a safe, orderly work area. The role uses dollies, forklifts, and other equipment to move materials.

Requirements

• Knowledge of paint characteristics, including application and drying time.
• Ability to read and use paint tools such as sanders, scrapers, and tape.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Ability to operate a paint applicator, hand tools, and power tools.
• Good visual acuity.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• One year of paint experience; powder-coat and electrostatic spray-gun experience preferred.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 35 pounds alone and more than 35 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, up to 8 or more hours as tasks require.
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including hearing and eye protection, gloves, and safety shoes.
• Ability to work overtime as needed to complete job assignments.
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing plant and in confined spaces.
• Ability to tolerate heights.
• Ability to walk, bend, stoop, reach, and climb frequently as tasks require.
• Physical capability to wear a pressure-demand respirator.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Powder-coat and electrostatic spray-gun painting experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare parts for painting by applying masking tape and cleaning paint surfaces.
• Hang and fasten parts into the painting conveyor system.
• Install specified powder-coat parts and operate the applicator to apply paint to work surfaces.
• Inspect parts to ensure finished products meet quality specifications.
• Meet painting needs from all assembly departments.
• Clean and maintain the paint booth and equipment.
• Maintain good housekeeping and a safe work area.
• Transport heavy materials using dollies, forklifts, and other equipment.
• Organize parts in their designated areas before and after painting.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings program with a company match.
• Profit-sharing.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability programs.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Training and development programs.
• Employee tuition reimbursement and dependent scholarship programs.

What This Job Offers

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