Painter I -2nd

Oshkosh•Spartanburg, SC

23h

About The Position

The Painter I is responsible for preparing parts for painting by wiping, sanding, inspecting, plugging, and masking them. The role includes removing excess water and shot from part cavities, preparing painted parts for repair, and using an overhead hoist to hang parts. The Painter I also polishes parts, takes gloss, wave, scan, and color readings, performs adhesion tests, and assists with training others in paint-preparation processes and equipment functions. The position supports quality, production, safety, and inventory standards. It includes inspecting completed parts, validating components, helping trace defects to their source and facilitate corrective actions, maintaining applicable inventory records, and keeping the work area clean and compliant with safety procedures and 5S standards. The role works to established methods and procedures and may perform other assigned duties. Working conditions include routine shift hours and occasional deadline or workload stress. Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, hearing, talking, visual activity, and typing; occasional climbing, driving, bending or kneeling, fine and manual dexterity, repetitive upper-extremity motion, and lifting or pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds. Environmental conditions may include dust, temperature extremes, loud noises, frequent task changes, and exacting work.

Requirements

At least 1–2 years of experience in automotive manufacturing.
Previous paint-preparation experience.
Fundamental computer, math, and reading skills.
Ability to multitask and adapt to changing environments and processes.
Ability to follow established methods and procedures and perform work accordingly.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with leadership and fellow team members at a level above standard.
Team-oriented approach and ability to work independently.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting and pushing or pulling up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience in automotive manufacturing, preferably in a Paint department.
Proficiency in the safe operation of pneumatic tools such as a sander.
High school diploma/GED or certification program in an equivalent field.

Responsibilities

Wipe, sand, and inspect parts, including preparing painted parts for paint repair.
Plug and mask parts and remove excess water and shot from cavities to support proper paint adhesion.
Operate an overhead hoist to hang parts.
Maintain a safe, clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures, rules, and 5S standards.
Follow safe procedures when assembling and testing models or products in the assigned function.
Inspect completed parts for quality and validate components against production and quality standards.
Help trace defects to their point of origin and facilitate corrective actions.
Identify, label, stock, and record materials and supplies to maintain inventory levels where applicable.
Assist in training others on paint-preparation processes and equipment functions.
Polish parts, take gloss, wave, scan, and color readings, and perform adhesion tests.
Perform other assigned duties.