Painter - American Fan

Posted Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 6:00 AM

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When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it’s like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here:

American Fan is a manufacturer of air movement equipment for Industrial, HVAC, Commercial, Marine, and specialty markets. Throughout our history, the quality and reliability of our products has been built upon a solid foundation of unrivaled application expertise and technical leadership. As a small manufacturer who is part of a well-respected international corporation, we are best known for our willingness to design and manufacture specialty air movement products for unique applications.

Our sales distribution base consists of a diverse group of knowledgeable agents/representatives. Together with our in-house sales staff they deliver a very high level of customer service.

Job Title:

Painter Date:
December 2025

Reports To:

Assembly + Paint Lead

American Fan has an opportunity for a Painter, based in our Fairfield, OH facility. The painter will work with the rest of the team to ensure that the product is driven to successful completion.

• Inspect items before, during, and after painting to ensure quality.
• Cover areas where paint is not needed using tape, wrap, or other materials.
• Follow instructions to mix paints, select tools, and prepare materials for the job.
• Check paint thickness and uniformity before final coating or curing.
• Use spray painting equipment to apply an even, high-quality finish, and touch up as needed.
• Clean tools, equipment, and the workspace after painting.
• Safely move items to and from the work area using appropriate tools or equipment.
• Track work progress and follow all EPA standards and guidelines.
• Uphold FMD’s core values of integrity, velocity, and teamwork in all tasks.
• Be open to cross‑training and assist with other duties as requested by the manager.

• 2+ years’ experience preferred.
• Ability to read manufacturing drawings.
• Experience working with MIL‑Specs (military specifications).
• Valid Driver’s License
• High School Diploma (Preferred) or GED

Note: This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled