Painter III

Hydraulics International•Chatsworth, CA

About The Position

Hydraulics International, Inc. is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Painter III to prepare surfaces and apply primers and paints to a wide variety of manufactured parts and products. The role involves surface preparation, paint mixing, spray application, and curing to ensure finished products meet established quality standards and specifications. The Painter III also performs visual inspections, maintains paint booth equipment, and contributes to continuous improvement in production processes, painting techniques, and quality control. The role requires following company policies, instructions, safe-work practices, and the quality management system.

Requirements

5–10 years of experience working in a paint shop environment; aerospace or automotive industry experience is preferred.
Strong attention to detail and ability to perform precise, high-quality work.
Experience mixing and preparing a wide variety of primers and paints, including gloss, semi-gloss, and flat finishes with different formulations.
Basic understanding of blueprints and engineering drawings.
Experience working with work orders, job orders, and related production documentation.
Ability to pass a respirator fit test and pulmonary function test, if required.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Effective communication, professional collaboration, and positive working relationships with employees, leads, supervisors, and management.
Ability to organize tasks, materials, and work activities to complete assignments accurately and efficiently.
Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve issues related to painting processes, surface preparation, and product quality.
Commitment to meeting or exceeding customer requirements, quality standards, and expectations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the aerospace or automotive industry.

Responsibilities

Prepare and clean surfaces for painting, including sanding and solvent wiping.
Mask designated surfaces and areas before painting.
Load and unload parts onto and from paint racks.
Mix and prepare primers and paints according to manufacturers’ instructions and specifications.
Verify surface treatment and preparation before applying primer or paint.
Apply primers and paints with spray equipment to parts of different sizes, shapes, and contours.
Operate curing ovens and monitor temperatures and curing-cycle times.
Visually inspect painted parts to ensure they meet quality standards.
Clean, inspect, and maintain paint booth equipment, including spray guns, filters, and related apparatus.
Identify opportunities to improve production processes, painting techniques, and quality control.
Follow company policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, as well as written and verbal instructions from leads, supervisors, and management.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with the company’s Code of Safe Work Practices.
Follow the company’s quality management system and established work procedures.