1st Shift Painter-Automated Powdercoat Paint line

Ultipro; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401(k) with company match

Bonus opportunities

Paid training

Company paid holidays

Job summary

United Alloy is seeking a 1st shift plant operations worker to prep and assemble fabricated components in line with customer quality requirements. You will apply powder coating, operate related equipment, and help maintain paint line efficiency.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and productivity with opportunities for hands-on training and a path to advance within the manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• Exposure to powder paint application and processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Willingness to work 1st shift (5:00am–3:00pm) and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Paint 100% of assigned hours per shift.
• Apply powder coat using proper techniques and gun settings.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs to maintain equipment.
• Complete PMs on paint line equipment.
• Verify paint thickness and finish to customer specs.
• Follow UA and ISO requirements.

Skills

Powder coat exp

Blueprint reading

Hand tool use

Caliper

Tape measure

Air tools

Attention to detail

Written/verbal communication

Lifting up to 100 lbs with assist

Tools

Overhead cranes

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on September 28, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

1721 Eighth St
Seguin, TX 78155, USA

• On-site
• Plant Operations
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: 1STSH001923

Description

ABOUT UNITED ALLOY

United Alloy is a preferred designer, manufacturer and powder coater of certified metal tanks, skids, frames, trailers, chassis, and related products crafted to world-class quality standards in strategic partnership with Fortune 500 OEM customers.UA products are proudly “Made in the USA”. In addition to being made in the USA, UA is also 9001 certified, and has been recognized as a WBENC woman/minority owned business.

CULTURE

United Alloy empowers and entrusts our employees to manage the responsibilities of both their work and home lives. We are an agile team that produces extraordinary results, setting the standard in safety, quality, productivity, and profitability. Employees act with a sense of ownership, take initiative to problem solve and is committed to the company’s mission, their team and themselves.

United Alloy is supportive and encouraging of our employees, we are able to help make their dreams become a reality. At UA, every employee matters to us. We want everyone to have their own success story in their personal and professional lives. It’s one way that makes us an actively engaged team, inspired to win together.

SUMMARY:This position preps and assembles fabricated components and materials in conjunction with customer quality requirements and United Alloy manufacturing philosophies. Performance, quality preservation, organization and efficiency are essential.

Reports To:Operations Supervisor

Shift:1st Shift 5:00am - 3:00pm Monday - Thursday (OT as required)

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Willing and able to paint 100% of assigned hours for the length of employment at UA
• Understands and can execute proper powder coat application techniques
• Understands paint gun settings and can regulate as necessary
• Is able to troubleshoot and make minor repairs to maintain equipment
• Understands and can execute the required PM to paint line equipment
• Is able to paint efficiently and effectively to meet UA's paint aesthetic and customer requirements
• Is able to use equipment to check and verify paint thickness

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• The individual must have some exposure to metal fabrication concepts and processes
• This individual must have previous experience or exposure to powder paint application and processes
• The individual must possess a keen sense of attention to detail
• Must possess the ability to operate overhead cranes, tape measure, caliper, basic hand tools and air tools
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints
• Must possess manual dexterity
• Must possess hand/eye coordination
• Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills
• Must perform all duties in conjunction with UAI and ISO requirements
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 100 pounds with an assist
• 12 Expected Behaviors of Actively Engaged Person– 100% Responsible, Trustworthy, Team Player, Clear Communicator, Empathy, Humility, Emotional Self-Control, Resolves Conflict Directly, Positive Attitude, Respects Others, Problem Solver, and Agile.

BENEFITS

In addition to excellent starting wages, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as numerous perks.

• Medical, dental and vision
• Generous RTO and Vacation policy
• 401(k) with company match
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid training
• Company paid holidays
• Earn a competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

NOTE: Given the nature/size of our product and customer requirements, we require a stringent hiring process to ensure the highest quality product. Qualified candidates must successfully complete: Basic Skills/Measurement Test | Blueprint Reading Test | Pre-Employment Physical & Drug Screen

Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, stoop, pull, push, assemble, and carry for extended periods of time. Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly, frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with an assist.

Work Environment: Ability to perform in a manufacturing environment that may have high noise levels, dust, chemicals, oil, and grease. Ability to work in an environment that may be either hot, cold or humid.

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