Wet Spray Painter - Burton - 3rd Shift

Mill Creek Community Church•Burton, MI

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Miller Industries is seeking a Wet Spray Painter for its third shift at its Burton, Michigan location. The role involves applying liquid coatings to a range of surfaces using spray-painting equipment and ensuring finished products meet company quality standards and client specifications. The work takes place in a manufacturing setting and includes preparing surfaces, mixing coatings, operating equipment, inspecting finishes, and maintaining a clean work area. The scheduled hours are 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., Sunday through Friday. Overtime may be required for weekend production. The position requires regular use of personal protective equipment and may involve wearing a respirator for up to 8–10 hours per day. Work includes exposure to common manufacturing conditions and may include exposure to hazardous chemicals. Miller Industries describes itself as a family-operated business that designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products. Its business includes custom steel fabrication, commercial and industrial HVAC systems and applications, and modular equipment rooms for refrigeration. The company emphasizes integrity, quality, collaboration, continuous improvement, employee development, and equal employment opportunity.

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 required personal protective equipment and, as needed, be clean-shaven to wear a respirator; respirator use involves successful completion of a medical evaluation and fit test.
Physical ability and endurance to walk frequently; stand for extended periods; balance, stoop, crouch, kneel, push, pull, twist, turn, lift, reach overhead, and climb ladders as needed.
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 per 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 to achieve even coverage and a smooth, consistent finish.
Inspect finished products for defects such as runs, drips, and blemishes, and perform necessary touch-ups.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.