Painter​/Finish Associate

At Batesville, you will be a part of a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation. A recognized leader in the death care industry in North America, we are committed to our mission of helping families honor the lives of those they love®.

Batesville has been named one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek for the third year in a row, reflecting our commitment to quality, integrity, and the trust families and funeral professionals place in us every day.

As a Paint Associate, you will be responsible for painting production items according to work orders, preparing surfaces, and maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work environment. You’ll play a key role in ensuring quality finishes while supporting team productivity.

• Batesville is a family. You’ll be part of a close-knit team of dedicated associates who are passionate about our mission, committed to our customers, and excited about our future.
• The expected pay for this role is $21.59 per hour, with a $1 increase after 90 days. Actual compensation may vary based on department assignment.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, prescription coverage, short-term disability, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available after 90 calendar days.
• Generous 401K Matching Program
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company

• Operate and adjust industrial paint sprayers according to work order specifications.
• Clean and prepare parts for painting, ensuring proper surface readiness.
• Load and unload paint booth stacks and prepare parts for inspection.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace.
• Support team efficiency and contribute to a positive, collaborative environment.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality and safety.
• Maintain reliable and regular attendance.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
• Commitment to safety standards and adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Strong focus and awareness to perform duties safely and accurately.
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and support others.

• Previous experience in manufacturing or painting (preferred but not required).
• Dependable, honest, and a quick learner.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude.
• Ability to adapt and learn new skills quickly.

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch or lift items up to 50 lbs. This role requires clear vision at both near and far distances.

The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

A cornerstone in the death care industry, Batesville has distinguished itself from all others through our commitment to quality, service, and innovation. For more than 115 years, Batesville has been dedicated to serving the needs of licensed funeral professionals and helping…