Painter (Wet)

JCB North America•Pooler, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wet Painter performs industrial wet paint application, surface preparation, and finishing operations on Skid Steer Loader (SSL) machines and components at JCB North America. The role ensures painted products meet quality, durability, and appearance standards while supporting production efficiency in a high-volume, heavy-duty manufacturing environment. The position is based in Pooler, Georgia, and is full-time and non-exempt. The painter prepares parts by cleaning, sanding, masking, and staging them; applies industrial wet coatings; mixes and handles coatings according to manufacturer specifications and safety guidelines; and performs touch-ups, rework, demasking, and finishing. The role also includes operating and maintaining paint spray systems and material-handling equipment, inspecting finished components, supporting production flow and continuous improvement, and completing required production and quality documentation. Work takes place in both an office environment and, occasionally, a manufacturing or factory environment. Conditions may include noise, temperature changes, hot or cold temperatures, and dust. The employee must be able to keep pace with production and work a flexible schedule, including Friday through Sunday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Physical demands include repetitive activity; lifting or moving up to 10 pounds regularly, 35 pounds frequently, and 50 pounds occasionally; grasping, pinching, reaching, wrist movement, pushing and pulling; and bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, and standing for extended periods.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1–2 years of experience in industrial, automotive, or manufacturing painting.
Experience operating material-handling equipment such as a forklift, crane, or manipulators.
Ability to pass pre-employment requirements, including a drug screen and background check.
Strong understanding of industrial wet-paint processes and coating applications.
Ability to operate spray guns, pneumatic tools, and painting equipment.
High attention to detail and focus on finish quality and consistency.
Ability to identify defects and take corrective action independently.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Strong work ethic, accountability, and reliability.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including Friday through Sunday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and flexibility to work overtime or varying shifts as required.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including repetitive activity, lifting and moving materials, maintaining production pace, and extended periods of standing and other physical activity.
Ability to work in hot or cold temperatures and dusty environments.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of experience in heavy manufacturing, industrial coating, or automotive paint environments.
Experience with heavy equipment or large-scale components.
Forklift certification, or ability to obtain certification.
Knowledge of coating systems, paint mixing, and surface preparation techniques.

Responsibilities

Prepare parts for painting by cleaning, sanding, masking, and staging them.
Apply industrial wet coatings with spray equipment to achieve appropriate film thickness, adhesion, and finish quality.
Perform paint touch-up and rework to correct defects and maintain product consistency.
Mix and handle coatings according to manufacturer specifications and safety guidelines.
Load and unload parts and assemblies using manipulators, conveyors, and forklifts.
Maintain workflow on the paint line to meet production targets and takt-time requirements; coordinate with upstream and downstream operations to minimize delays and downtime.
Operate and maintain paint spray systems, pressure pots, and related equipment, including cleaning, flushing, calibration, and setup.
Visually inspect painted components for compliance with quality, thickness, and finish standards; identify and correct defects such as runs, sags, orange peel, contamination, and missed coverage.
Work with Quality and Production teams to reduce defects and improve first-pass yield.
Apply lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles, participate in root cause analysis, and recommend ways to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and improve coating performance.
Follow health, safety, and environmental regulations, including OSHA and hazardous-material handling standards; use required personal protective equipment.
Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with 5S standards.
Perform demasking, finishing, and post-paint handling of components.
Support other production areas as needed to meet manufacturing goals and deadlines.
Complete required production and quality documentation accurately.