Specialized Assembler - Painter

Location
:
Plattsburgh, NY (with travel to Canada, including some overnight)

Employment Type
:
Full-Time

Salary Range
: $23.18

Start Date
:
November 2026

About the Role

Micro Bird USA LLC is seeking a hands-on Specialized Assembler - Painter is responsible for assembling and painting components to meet our high-quality standards. The ideal candidate must be self-driven, able to collaborate across teams, possess the necessary strong technical background, and a commitment to health, safety, and quality standards.

What you will do regularly

• Mix and match paint colors to achieve the required shade, consistency, and finish.
• Troubleshoot any issues related to paint application and make necessary adjustments to equipment or techniques.
• Inspect completed work for quality, ensuring smoothness, color consistency, and proper adhesion.
• Paint the exterior of buses to achieve a high-quality finish.
• Remove and reassemble components of OEM chassis for color changes.
• Prepare and clean surfaces for painting, including cleaning, sanding, and masking.
• Apply paint using various techniques and equipment.
• Inspect finished products for quality and adherence to specifications.
• Assist in the training of junior team members.
• Maintain and clean painting equipment, tools, and work area.
• Follow safety protocols and guidelines

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to mix and match paints to achieve precise color matches.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing setting with varying temperatures.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and to climb or balance; reach with hands and arms including overhead; stoop, kneel, crouch. Standing, walking, operating equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects (up to 30 lbs.)

Soft Skills and Mindset

• Attitude
  :
  Demonstrated positive, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset to foster a culture that emphasizes employee participation, engagement, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Commitment to HS&E:
  Ability to foster and build a culture of safety, health, and environmental awareness by leading through example and promoting best practices.
• Appreciation for Quality
  :
  Strong attention to detail and a mindset for quality excellence to ensure product consistency and operational efficiency.
• Adaptability and Resilience
  :
  Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments, learn new processes, and remain focused under pressure.
• Collaboration and Communication
  :
  Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams in Canada and the US, including engineers, operators, and leadership.
• Problem-Solving Mindset
  :
  Proactive approach to identifying challenges and proposing practical, innovative solutions.
• Continuous Improvement Orientation
  :
  Passion for process improvement and building systems that drive efficiency, safety, and quality.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family available on your first day
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• 401K with substantial company match
• Company paid disability and life insurance