Experienced Automotive Painter - 1st Shift

Experienced Automotive Painter - 1st Shift

Plainfield, CT, USA

Posted Friday, July 17, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Experienced Automotive Painter - 1 st Shift

Bring bold color and flawless finish to life-one truck at a time!

Location: Plainfield, CT

Must have auto body experience and be able to pass the paint test for cab and full body paint.

Pay: Up to $30.25 per hour (payrate is based on experience)

We’re a local business where people come first—you’re never just a number. Proud second chance employer. No THC testing in our pre‑employment screening. Come grow with us.

Make any day a pay day with on demand pay!

Your Impact – Big and Bold!

As an Automotive Painter, you’ll be hands‑on in transforming raw builds into road‑ready machines, applying high‑quality finishes that meet exact customer specs. From surface prep to final spray, your talent ensures every truck doesn’t just perform—it turns heads.

The more you learn, the more you earn!

We promote almost 100% of our production leaders from within. Most start their leadership career in this automotive painter role, welder role, or general laborer/assembler role.

• Paint it all: From full truck bodies to any chassis, cab, trailer, or tractor, your versatility makes the difference
• Master the tools: Confidently operate a cup gun, pressure pot, plural system, and airless sprayer like it’s second nature
• Own the color game: Apply a variety of colors and finishes with accuracy, every time
• Blueprint savvy: Read and interpret blueprints and work orders to ensure precision from prep to finish
• Keep it running: Perform setup and preventative maintenance on all paint tools and equipment
• Stay safe, stay sharp: Handle hazardous waste properly and conduct routine safety and quality checks
• Lead with safety: Work in full compliance with company safety policies and promote a clean, secure workspace

• Strong with numbers: Confident in basic math and reading a tape measure with accuracy
• Tech‑ready: Comfortable with basic computer skills to support workflow and documentation
• Tool knowledge: Familiar with common paint tools and their proper use
• Measurement‑minded: Understands and applies measurements accurately throughout the job
• Blueprint ready: Able to read and interpret blueprints for special paint applications and finishes

• Previous experience in manufacturing
• Previous experience working on truck bodies

Step into the heart of our fast‑paced manufacturing plant, where every task drives progress. In this hands‑on role, you'll be on your feet‑standing for extended periods, walking, and using your hands to operate tools and equipment with precision. Clear communication is key, so you'll be regularly required to talk and listen as part of a safety‑focused, team‑driven environment. You’ll also lift up to 35 pounds and perform physical movements like bending, squatting, reaching overhead, and occasionally crawling in tight spaces.

Repetitive hand tasks and climbing ladders or working at heights are part of the role.

• Competitive pay and full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement and leadership development
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Exclusive discounts on footwear, eyewear, and safety gear

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diverse perspectives and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind - regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. This commitment applies to every part of your journey with us - from hiring and promotions to compensation, training, and beyond.