2nd Shift Production Painter

ALL REALTRUCK Career • Elkhart, IN

23d

About The Position

The Production Painter operates paint guns to apply industrial paint finishes to products, using proper technique and following production specifications. The role supports continuous production while minimizing wasted time and materials, completing equipment startup and other pre-operation tasks, and making basic adjustments to promote safe and efficient painting. The painter inspects products during production, identifies finish defects, adjusts or diagnoses paint-gun settings, records production data, mixes paint according to production cards, and performs out-of-booth inspections, buffing, polishing, or repairs as needed.

This is an individual-contributor role with no supervisory or management responsibilities. Work takes place in a production environment and may involve inside and outside conditions, heat, noise, vibration, and production-related hazards. The position involves medium physical work, including exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and requires close visual acuity for inspection and other detailed tasks.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to meet medical clearance requirements to wear a respirator, fresh-air hood, or PAP.
• Ability to solve practical problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-form instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic drawings and prints.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems, gather and analyze information, develop alternative solutions, and work in group problem-solving situations.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Six months of prior painting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior autobody experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate paint guns using proper technique to apply industrial paint finishes to products.
• Maintain continuous production while minimizing wasted time and materials; make basic adjustments for safe and efficient painting.
• Complete pre-operation activities and prepare equipment and products before painting.
• Inspect products during production and ensure they meet visual acceptance standards.
• Adjust and diagnose paint-gun settings to complete work accurately, to specification, and on time.
• Keep daily production report data accurate and current.
• Identify defective materials, including color, surface blemishes, and finish issues.
• Inspect products outside the booth and perform buffing, polishing, or repairs.
• Mix paint according to the production card.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED