Truss Painter

The Truss Painter is responsible for prepping, painting, and finishing trusses while ensuring all processes are completed efficiently and correctly. This role includes handling the material through various stages of painting and maintaining cleanliness in the workspace.

Founded in 2016,
Unified Defense has been serving our clients with high quality craftsmanship for almost 10 years. From our recent beginnings, to where we are today, serving our customers with superior products has been an unchanging goal for us. Our approach has been passed down for many years, and we are proud to serve both our customers and employees with a foundation in our core values.

Without satisfied employees, we can’t serve our customers with the selfless care, ethical nature, and overall integrity we promise. We are proud to maintain an employee-focused company, where our team members feel supported and excited to come to work. We want your confidence and determination to shine in all you do - join our team today!

Byron, GA / 1st Shift

• Excellent Compensation
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Savings Account
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Team Meetings
• Employee Committees & Involvement
• Bonus Incentive Program
• Community Service Day
• Team Events & Activities
• Awesome Company Culture

• Load & Hang Process:
  Safely and efficiently load and hang trusses for the painting process.
• Wash Process:
  Understand and correctly process parts through the wash cycle to prepare them for painting.
• Material Prep & Blow Off:
  Prepare materials by following proper prep and blow-off procedures to ensure quality finishes.
• Masking Process:
  Accurately mask parts to protect areas from paint and ensure the final product meets required specifications.
• Unload & Palletize:
  Unload painted trusses and palletize them safely for the next steps in production.
• Maintain Booth & Oven Cleanliness:
  Regularly clean and maintain the painting booth and oven area to ensure a safe and efficient workspace.

• This role requires the ability to reach shelves and equipment in high areas without the use of a ladder.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Frequent lifting of materials up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions (bending, lifting, reaching, and crouching).
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding environment with exposure to various weather conditions.
• Manual dexterity to handle small components and painting equipment.
• Capable of operating equipment such as forklifts or hoists as needed.

• Safety glasses or face shield.
• Respirator or appropriate mask when handling chemicals or during the painting process.
• Gloves suitable for chemical handling and general protection.
• Protective footwear (steel-toed boots).
• Protective clothing, such as coveralls, to guard against paint and chemicals.

Unified Defense is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.