Paint Associate

• Location 300 Park Street,South Paris, ME, 04281,United States
• Base Pay $18.00 / Hour
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Non-Exempt - FT
• Manage Others No

Job Summary

Responsible for preparing and painting interior surfaces of modular home units in a factory or production environment. This role ensures high-quality finishes on walls, ceilings, trim, and other surfaces, meeting production timelines and quality standards before transport and installation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, patching, and priming drywall, trim, and other materials
• Apply paint, stain, or coatings to walls, ceilings, doors, and trim using brushes, rollers, or sprayers
• Ensure consistent coverage, color accuracy, and smooth finishes
• Touch up and correct imperfections after initial coats
• Protect floors, fixtures, and installed components from paint damage
• Follow production schedules to meet daily or weekly output goals
• Maintain tools, equipment, and paint supplies in good condition
• Adhere to all safety procedures, including proper ventilation and PPE use
• Collaborate with drywall finishers, carpenters, and other team members

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in residential or production painting preferred
• Knowledge of surface preparation and finishing techniques
• Ability to use brushes, rollers, and spray equipment
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Physical ability to stand, bend, lift, and perform repetitive tasks

Preferred Experience

• Experience in modular or manufactured home construction
• Familiarity with factory-based or assembly-line workflows
• Knowledge of different paint types, finishes, and drying requirements
• Indoor factory or warehouse setting, reaching, bending, stooping, twisting, kneeling or crouching
• Exposure to paint fumes, dust, noise and construction materials
• May involve working in partially completed home sections, frequent use of ladders, step stools.
• Standing walking 6-10 hours a day, repetitive hand and arm movements (rolling, brushing, cutting in)

Outcome / Goal

Deliver clean, durable, and visually consistent interior paint finishes that meet quality standards and are ready for final inspection and homeowner delivery.

Acknowledgement

Position duties and expectations change over time. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive, exclusive or exhaustive list of the job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the Company. If there is ever a time that you are unsure what is expected of you, you are expected to meet with your manager and ask questions.

If you are unsure how to perform a certain task, ask your manager before performing

Summary

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Residential painting: 1 year (Preferred)