Painter

Painter

This role focuses on painting farming equipment parts in a dedicated spray booth using two-part polyurethane paint. You will work in a busy painting department where high-quality finishes and efficient throughput are essential. When not actively painting, you will support the department with labor-intensive tasks such as moving parts in and out of the booth and preparing equipment for painting. The position is ideal for someone with automotive or industrial/manufacturing painting experience who can step into the role and perform with minimal ramp-up time.

• Paint farming equipment parts using a spray paint gun in a 60-square-foot paint booth.
• Prepare equipment and parts prior to painting, including cleaning, masking, and proper positioning.
• Mix two-part polyurethane paint to the correct specifications and maintain spray equipment in good working order.
• Read and interpret work orders to understand job requirements, paint specifications, and production priorities.
• Fill out paint reports accurately to document work completed, materials used, and any quality issues.
• Perform blending and touch-up work to ensure consistent, high-quality finishes on all painted surfaces.
• Execute all aspects of prepping, priming, and painting, following established processes and quality standards.
• Maintain quality control throughout the painting process, inspecting finished parts and correcting defects as needed.
• Move parts and equipment in and out of the paint booth and around the shop, including periodic lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Use a forklift as needed to transport materials and components safely within the machine shop environment.
• Collaborate with a small team, including another painter, to meet production goals in the busiest department.
• Work scheduled first-shift hours and occasional overtime to support production demands.

• Hands-on experience using a spray paint gun in a booth environment.
• Practical experience with automotive painting or industrial/manufacturing painting, including finished parts.
• Ability to prepare equipment and parts for painting, including masking, cleaning, and proper surface prep.
• Ability to mix paint correctly and maintain spray equipment for consistent performance.
• Ability to blend and perform touch-up work to achieve uniform, high-quality finishes.
• Knowledge of all aspects of prepping, priming, and painting in a production environment.
• Ability to read and understand work orders to follow job specifications and instructions.
• Ability to complete paint reports accurately and consistently.
• Strong focus on maintaining quality control throughout the painting process.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs periodically as part of daily tasks.
• Comfort working with two-part polyurethane paint in a spray booth setting.

• Experience working in a machine shop or manufacturing environment.
• Previous work in a busy painting department with high throughput requirements.
• Experience operating a forklift to move parts and materials safely.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• Willingness to perform labor-intensive tasks in addition to painting.
• Reliability and flexibility to work 1–2 hours of overtime when needed.

You will join a small, supportive team in a modern facility where your painting skills are valued and put to use every day. The environment offers steady, hands-on work with consistent first-shift hours and opportunities for overtime. You will work in a department that is central to production, providing a sense of impact and contribution, while benefiting from a straightforward, team-oriented culture that appreciates craftsmanship and reliability.

This is a first-shift role in a machine shop environment, working primarily in a 60-square-foot, enclosed spray booth within a recent and modern facility. Standard hours run from approximately 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with an expectation of 1 to 2 hours of occasional overtime depending on production needs. You will work on a small team with one other painter in the busiest department, handling farming equipment parts and related components.

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