Painter III

ElDorado National California•Riverside, CA

1d•$29 - $33

About The Position

Painter III Job Summary: The Painter Level III is a highly skilled and experienced professional responsible for advanced surface preparation and finishing of buses and bus components. This role requires expert knowledge of industrial coatings, complex paint systems, and quality standards, while serving as a technical resource and mentor for lower-level painters. The Painter Level III ensures all paint work meets appearance, durability, and safety requirements. Essential Duties: This list of essential duties is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties, as management may deem necessary from time to time. The team member must be able to perform each essential job duty identified below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this position unless doing so would create an undue hardship. Perform advanced surface preparation including sanding, masking, priming, and sealing on bus bodies and components Apply complex paint systems (urethane, epoxy, multi-stage, and specialty coatings) to buses and subassemblies Mix paints and coatings accurately according to manufacturer specifications and production requirements Spray large vehicle exteriors and interiors to achieve uniform finish, correct film thickness, and color match Inspect completed paint work for defects such as runs, fisheyes, orange peel, and color inconsistencies; perform corrections as needed Interpret engineering drawings, paint codes, and work instructions to meet customer and regulatory requirements Troubleshoot paint application issues and recommend process improvements Maintain paint booths, spray equipment, and tools to ensure proper operation and quality results Lead by example on safety, PPE usage, environmental compliance, and housekeeping standards Support training and mentoring of Painter Level I and II employees Coordinate with production, quality, and engineering teams to meet schedules and quality expectations Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Expert knowledge of spray equipment, paint chemistry, and curing processes Ability to consistently produce high-quality finishes on large vehicles Strong understanding of safety practices related to paints, solvents, and hazardous materials Ability to read and follow technical drawings, specifications, and work instructions Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Education, Experience, and/or Required Licenses: 5+ years of industrial or heavy-vehicle industrial painting experience, preferably in a bus, truck, or automotive manufacturing Experience in manufacturing, automotive, heavy equipment, or transit vehicles preferred Equal Opportunity Employer ElDorado National California Inc. (ENC) is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class under applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. ENC takes affirmative action to employ and advance employment opportunities for minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We actively encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our team. ENC is also committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equal access to opportunities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact HR Department for assistance. In accordance with California's wage transparency law (Senate Bill 1162), we are committed to pay equity and transparency. The salary range reflected on the job positing is our good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. While we do not typically hire at the top of the salary range, initial offers are based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience, with opportunities for growth and increases over time. The hiring range for this position is $29.00 - $33.00 per hour.

Requirements

Expert knowledge of spray equipment, paint chemistry, and curing processes
Ability to consistently produce high-quality finishes on large vehicles
Strong understanding of safety practices related to paints, solvents, and hazardous materials
Ability to read and follow technical drawings, specifications, and work instructions
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
5+ years of industrial or heavy-vehicle industrial painting experience, preferably in a bus, truck, or automotive manufacturing

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing, automotive, heavy equipment, or transit vehicles preferred

Responsibilities

Perform advanced surface preparation including sanding, masking, priming, and sealing on bus bodies and components
Apply complex paint systems (urethane, epoxy, multi-stage, and specialty coatings) to buses and subassemblies
Mix paints and coatings accurately according to manufacturer specifications and production requirements
Spray large vehicle exteriors and interiors to achieve uniform finish, correct film thickness, and color match
Inspect completed paint work for defects such as runs, fisheyes, orange peel, and color inconsistencies; perform corrections as needed
Interpret engineering drawings, paint codes, and work instructions to meet customer and regulatory requirements
Troubleshoot paint application issues and recommend process improvements
Maintain paint booths, spray equipment, and tools to ensure proper operation and quality results
Lead by example on safety, PPE usage, environmental compliance, and housekeeping standards
Support training and mentoring of Painter Level I and II employees
Coordinate with production, quality, and engineering teams to meet schedules and quality expectations