Painter

Current Starting Pay: $22.46

Operate and tend high volume low pressure (HVLP) pump-style spray guns to apply industrial grade finishes to tow trucks and other equipment ensuring a flawless high-gloss finish.

• Sand and prepare surfaces for painting.
• Ensure surfaces are clean, smooth, and ready to accept new paint.
• Apply topcoat to achieve high gloss finish.
• Read blueprints to understand parts and how they relate to each other.
• Inspect and evaluate the quality of the finished product.
• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with supervisors and team members to ensure projects are completed on schedule and according to specifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience as a painter with in-depth knowledge mixing and matching paint colors and chemicals.
• Proficiency in setting up, using, and maintaining gravity-fed HVLP guns and pump-style spray systems.
• Keen technique for polishing and buffing to achieve a flawless smooth result.
• Comprehension of technical documentation and instructions to ensure correct mixing ratios and application methods.

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Required to stand, walk, climb, sit, balance, stoop, kneel and/or crouch.
• Frequently required to use fingers, hands, and arms to handle and reach.
• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Required to wear a full-face respirator with filtration during paint operations.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Exposure to weather conditions: precipitation, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• Required to wear hearing protection in loud environment.
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles (toxic or caustic chemicals).
• Ability to frequently be exposed to flashing lights.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment in designated areas.

• Accountability:
  Holds self to high standards, proactively addresses issues, and follows through to completion.
• Collaboration & Unity:
  Fosters strong cross-functional relationships.
• Problem Solving:
  Applies innovative approaches to challenges.
• Planning/Organizing:
  Ensures alignment between resources, strategy, and performance metrics.
• Build Effective Teams:
  Develops cohesive leadership teams.
• Develops & Coaches Others:
  Mentors supervisors and managers, preparing them for succession.
• Motivates & Inspires Others:
  Builds a compelling vision that drives morale.
• Emotional Intelligence:
  Manages pressure, resolves conflict constructively.
• Drive/Initiative:
  Takes ownership of results, drives improvement.
• Communicates Powerfully:
  Delivers clear, timely, respectful communication.
• Lifelong Learner:
  Continuously develops knowledge in manufacturing, leadership, and compliance.

• Day Shift opportunities; second shift employees receive $1.50/hr premium where applicable.
• 4-on 4-off schedule; off half of the weekends during the year.
• Overtime available.
• Double time paid for work on Sundays.
• Medical and Dental Insurance.
• Company matched 401(k).
• AD&D, Disability & Basic Life at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Professional Development programs.
• Career Advancement opportunities.
• Regular Performance Evaluations.
• Earn additional time off with perfect attendance.
• 1 unpaid excused absence per year.
• 40 hours Paid Vacation Time after 1 year.
• 9 paid holidays each year.
• Quarterly gifts and PTO for perfect attendance.
• Birthday Lunches.
• Annual Company Picnic Day at local amusement park – free for you and family members.

Miller Industries is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.