Wet Spray Painter - Burton - 3rd Shift

Miller Industries -•Burton, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Miller Industries is seeking a Wet Spray Painter for its third shift at its Burton, Michigan location. The role applies liquid coatings to a variety of surfaces and materials, delivering high-quality finishes that meet company standards and client specifications. The schedule is 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., Sunday through Friday, with overtime as required for weekend production. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment with regular exposure to noise, fumes, dirt, heat, sparks, smoke, dust, vibration, grease, moving objects and parts, hazardous chemicals, and hot or cold conditions. Personal protective equipment is required, including a respirator when needed. The role involves frequent standing and walking, various bending and movement, overhead reaching, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Miller Industries describes itself as a family-operated business focused on quality, employee growth, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience as a wet spray painter.
Strong knowledge of wet spray-painting techniques, materials, and equipment.
Excellent color-matching and blending skills.
Ability to operate and maintain spray-painting equipment safely and effectively.
Ability to follow directions, produce quality work, and maintain a safe work environment.
Ability to work as part of a team and perform without supervision.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment and, as needed, be clean-shaven to wear a respirator; requires successful completion of a medical evaluation and fit test.
Physical ability and endurance to frequently walk, stand for extended periods, balance, stoop, crouch, kneel, push, pull, twist, turn, lift, reach overhead, and climb ladders.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to wear a half-face elastomeric air-purifying respirator with N95 filters or a full-face respirator for up to 8–10 hours a day.

Responsibilities

Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, masking, and priming as needed.
Operate and maintain wet spray-painting equipment, including spray guns, pumps, and hoses.
Mix paints and other coatings to specified colors and viscosities.
Apply liquid coatings to different materials, ensuring even coverage and a smooth, consistent finish.
Inspect finished products for defects, including runs, drips, and blemishes, and perform necessary touch-ups.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.