Automotive Painter

Douglas Dynamics; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Dynamics seeks a full-time Painter to prep, sand, and paint trucks and vans. The role involves using power spray equipment, mixing paints, and ensuring quality specifications are met. Ideal candidates are high school graduates with 1-3 years of experience in automotive or heavy equipment painting, demonstrating strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Profit Sharing for Full-time Employees

Opportunities for Advancement

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in painting vehicles/equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good vision and aptitude for color matching.

Responsibilities

• Prime, paint, and touchup vehicles with spray equipment and brushes.
• Mix paints for proper color and consistency.
• Inspect product for quality during the painting process.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Manual Dexterity

Mathematical Skills

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

Power Tools

Hand Tools

Job description

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Dejana Truck & Utility Equipment is a division of Douglas Dynamics, North America’s premier manufacturer and up-fitter of work truck attachments and equipment. Our belief is that our employees and culture are just as important to the company as serving our customers. We place a high value on building a team and working environment where individuals can succeed professionally and personally. As a team member at Douglas Dynamics, you can expect to make a difference through your work, to have a direct impact on the achievement of a very meaningful mission to serve our customers, to advance your career, and to have room for fun and fulfillment in your daily life.

We would love to have you join our team, where we offer top notch benefits, multiple avenues for advancement and a great working environment.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:

This is a full-time position which is responsible for prepping, sanding, and painting Dejana trucks and vans.

• Prime, paint, and touchup vehicles with power spray equipment and brushes
• Mix all types of paints for proper color, formula, conditions, viscosity and consistency
• Perform titrations and mix or adjust chemicals as necessary in paint, or other processes
• Sand, wash, and condition parts as necessary. Light bodywork may be required
• Inspect product before, during, after paint process to ensure specifications are being met.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• A fulfilling career with the ability to contribute to an Industry leader
• A comprehensive suite of benefits
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Profit sharing for all full-time employees

WHAT THIS ROLE NEEDS:

• High School graduate at a minimum
• 1-3 years' experience in the painting of automotive or heavy vehicle/equipment in a manufacturing, industrial, or automotive body shop
• Good vision, aptitude for matching colors, mathematical skills, good manual dexterity, basic mechanical aptitude and the ability to do precision work
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions; detail oriented and organized; self-motivated and able to meet manufacturing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to operate hand tools and power tools

HOW WE DO IT:

Grow, Improve, and Engage is our focus as an organization to ensure we succeed by executing the right things. These are our Core Values and are How We Win in the marketplace. The Winning Behaviors are what each Douglas Dynamics employee does to support the success of our company. They are the expectations of all of us to help ensure we focus on winning as an organization the right way! Our Winning Behaviors are:

• Be Customer & Results Driven
• Anticipate the Possibilities
• Communicate Responsibly
• Develop Self & Others
• Get Better Every Day

Our focus on integrity, teamwork, and high performance creates an ideal work environment for every one of our employees.

We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Discover our opportunities and come see all the ways you can do more at Douglas Dynamics.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Douglas Dynamics, LLC does not discriminate against qualified applicants in hiring based on race, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.