2nd Shift Industrial Painter – Automotive Finishes

ALL REALTRUCK Career; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

RealTruck is seeking a Production Painter to operate paint guns and apply industrial finishes to our products. You will perform pre-operation tasks, ensure safe startup, and maintain continuous production with minimal waste.

Responsibilities include in-process inspections, adjusting gun settings, reporting production data accurately, and buffing or repairing as needed. Prior autobody or manufacturing painting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• Associate degree or two-year technical training preferred.
• Prior 6 months painting experience in manufacturing is a plus.
• autobody experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate paint guns using proper technique to apply industrial finishes on product.
• Ensure continuous production with minimal waste by daily pre-operation checks and safe startup.
• Perform in-process inspections and verify visual acceptance standards.
• Adjust and diagnose paint gun settings to meet specifications and timelines.
• Ensure production data is reported correctly and up to date.
• Perform out-of-booth inspection, buffing, polishing or repairs as needed.
• Mix paint according to production cards.

Skills

Paint guns

Automotive painting

Read drawings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical training

Tools

Paint booth equipment

Electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic drawings

Job description

RealTruck is seeking a Production Painter to operate paint guns and apply industrial finishes to our products. You will perform pre-operation tasks, ensure safe startup, and maintain continuous production with minimal waste.

Responsibilities include in-process inspections, adjusting gun settings, reporting production data accurately, and buffing or repairing as needed. Prior autobody or manufacturing painting experience is preferred.