Painter - SWING SHIFT (Level P3/P4)

Gantri•San Leandro, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Painter in Gantri’s Finishing Department, you’ll use your spray painting experience to produce consistent finishes on our lighting components. You’ll work closely with sanding and quality control teammates in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role involves setting up, adjusting, and operating HVLP/LVLP spray equipment to apply primer and top coats, inspecting parts before painting, achieving consistent color, coverage, and finish according to work instructions, SOPs, and quality standards. You will also identify and correct defects, clean and maintain equipment, track finishing supplies, and collaborate with teammates to resolve issues. Cross-training in Print, QC, Assembly, and other manufacturing functions may be assigned to meet daily production goals. The company values are Drive Impact, Think Critically, Champion Change, Move Fast, and Empower Anti-Fragility.

Requirements

3+ years of hands-on experience as a production painter in a production or manufacturing setting, with working knowledge of spray guns, booths, and finishing techniques
Ability to independently set up, adjust, and maintain spray equipment and identify and correct paint finish defects, including fisheyes, orange peel, and contamination
High school diploma or equivalent required
Basic English skills sufficient to understand safety instructions, follow directions, and communicate essential information
Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and hand-eye coordination
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and meet quality standards
Basic computer literacy for inventory updates and production records
Clear communication, teamwork, and adaptability in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Willingness to support different tasks, take initiative, accept feedback, and develop skills
Reliable attendance
Repetitive, hands-on work throughout an 8+ hour shift
Standing for extended periods
Lifting and moving materials as needed
Bending, reaching, and moving throughout the shift
Wear a respirator during painting and other designated activities, which may extend throughout an 8+ hour shift
Wear eye protection and Tyvek coveralls over clothing
Complete a company-sponsored medical evaluation for respirator use before fit testing and required use
Complete required respirator fit testing and training

Nice To Haves

Woodworking finishing or automotive body repair and painting experience preferred

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust, and operate HVLP/LVLP spray equipment to apply primer and top coats
Inspect sanded and primed parts before painting; achieve consistent color, coverage, and finish according to work instructions, SOPs, and quality standards
Identify and correct defects—including fisheyes, orange peel, and contamination—through troubleshooting, touch-ups, and rework
Clean and maintain spray guns, spray booth filters, and related equipment
Track finishing supplies and update inventory counts in company systems
Collaborate with sanding and QC teammates to resolve finishing issues; report equipment problems, shortages, and quality concerns to supervisors
Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow safety protocols for coating handling and protective equipment
Cross-train and support Print, QC, Assembly, and other manufacturing functions as assigned to meet daily production goals