Painter - 2nd Shift; Shift Differential

Responsibilities

• Operate painting system
• Spray paint truck bodies and/or components using handheld spray gun
• Apply paint to obtain consistent dry film thickness
• Perform quality checks and ensures paint application meets paint standards
• Check paint viscosity during shift and adjust as necessary
• Change solvent and paint drums
• Fill hardener and paint drums
• Perform paint booth housekeeping and filter maintenance
• Maintain proper care of guns for minimum painting downtime
• Ensure and occasionally assist with proper surface preparation prior to painting
• Load and unload parts/components to be painted
• Monitor temperature gauges in booth and oven
• Maintain daily time records
• Support APS (Altec Production System) initiatives and may participate in continuous improvement events
• Move to other work areas to support production needs (cross‑train)
• Effectively assist and train new/current associates
• Follow established safety, environmental and quality policies, procedures, and practices to include proper use and care of PPE
• Maintain work area and shop tools/equipment
• Shows commitment to Altec core values
• Other job duties as assigned

Applicants must:

• be able to provide a high school diploma/GED.
• have the ability to read, write, and comprehend.
• have basic computer usage knowledge.
• be proficient in spraying with paint guns.
• have knowledge of automotive painting.
• know that vocational training in lieu of experience will be considered.

• Proficiency in painting with electrostatic paint guns
• Proficiency in painting with HVLP paint guns

• Altec offers comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care, matching 401(k), company‑paid basic life insurance, wellness programs, company events, tuition reimbursement, and paid vacation.

Set up, operate, or tend machines to coat or paint components, trucks and/or bodies.

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.

Pay range: $22.83 - $28.23/hour + $1.50 shift differential. We are committed to fair and competitive pay for all associates based on their experience, education, and qualifications.