3rd Shift Spray Painter – Precision Metal Finishes

Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry; Hopkinton (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Care

401(k) Plan

PTO

Job summary

Hutchinson Aerospace in Hopkinton, MA seeks an experienced Spray Painter for the 3rd shift. You will prepare, mix, and apply paints to metal components, operate painting equipment, and perform quality inspections to meet Hutchinson specifications.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean, safe work area, following procedures, and collaborating with a team focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence. Prior painting experience is preferred, with attention to detail and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be medically qualified and cleared to wear respiratory protection as required.
• Meet OSHA physical requirements and pass a medical evaluation for respirator use when required.
• Clean, maintain, and properly store tools, equipment, and PPE.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions written in English.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks and maintain production pace.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address process issues at workstations.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision while maintaining safety and quality.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment following safety procedures and PPE.
• Identify, select, and use appropriate materials and metals for each job.
• Prepare and position parts on work tables for painting.
• Perform surface preparation and finishing operations (degreasing, derusting, phosphatizing, wheelabrating, painting).
• Mix paints to required viscosity, fill tanks, adjust spray guns, regulate pressures for finish and coverage.
• Produce high-quality parts meeting production, efficiency, and inventory requirements.
• Inspect completed work according to quality procedures, document findings, report issues to lead, and implement corrections.
• Maintain production and quality records (inspection sheets, labor cards, change notices).

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-consciousness

Read English instructions

Problem solving

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hutchinson Aerospace in Hopkinton, MA seeks an experienced Spray Painter for the 3rd shift. You will prepare, mix, and apply paints to metal components, operate painting equipment, and perform quality inspections to meet Hutchinson specifications.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean, safe work area, following procedures, and collaborating with a team focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence. Prior painting experience is preferred, with attention to detail and safety.