Automotive Painter

Morgan Olson LLC; Sturgis (MI); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Olson LLC in Michigan is seeking a Spray Painter to finish aluminum and composite truck bodies, ensuring color accuracy and adherence to delivery schedules.

You will follow vendor color system instructions, test paint on samples, maintain the paint booth, and support continuous improvement while upholding safety policies.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and 2–3 years of automotive top-coat painting experience, plus basic computer knowledge.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2-3 years of automotive related top-coat painting experience.
• Basic computer knowledge and knowledge of Plural painting systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspects vehicle for surface defects prior to final paint staging area.
• References work orders to determine paint codes and follows mixing instructions from Vendor color System.
• Selects appropriate paint color per work order, mixes paint per Vendor requirements and tests paint on sample surface for proper consistency and color.
• Sprays paint on vehicle until proper millage is obtained.
• Maintains cleanliness of Paint Booth and mixing area.
• Supports and participates in the PPS team efforts.
• Adheres to Quality policy by exceeding customer expectations and supporting continuous improvement.
• Adheres to Safety policies and practices 100% of the time.
• Other duties as required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Plural painting systems

Job description

Posted Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 4:00 AM

MORGAN OLSON LLC

Morgan Olson is the leading walk-in van body manufacturer in North America producing over 7,500 vehicles annually. Morgan Olson’s portfolio of customers serves a multitude of industries and delivery applications. The primary industry served by these iconic Morgan Olson Walk-in vans is parcel package pick up & delivery because most everything ordered on-line is delivered by a Morgan Olson Walk-In Stepvan. Other key industries served include Textile Rental and Laundry services, baking and snack foods, newspaper delivery, service & utility vehicles, and the ever-growing mobile cuisine food trucks!

Morgan Olson’s leadership stands committed and focused. Reinvesting tens of millions of dollars back into Morgan Olson’s production facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and advanced automation technologies, producing the safest and most efficient "last mile" home delivery work trucks on the market today.

Job Title: Spray Painter

Job Description:

Performs all functions involved in painting aluminum and composite truck bodies while meeting or exceeding customer expectations. Ensures that painting procedures are performed efficiently and are within designated specifications and established delivery schedules.

Essential Functions and Activities:

• Inspects vehicle for surface defects prior to final paint staging area.
• Refers to work orders/specifications to determine paint codes to be used on upcoming units and follows mixing instructions from Vendor color System.
• Selects appropriate paint color per work order, mixes paint per Vendor requirements and tests paint on sample surface for proper consistency and color.
• Sprays paint on vehicle until proper millage is obtained.
• Maintains cleanliness of Paint Booth and mixing area.
• Supports and participates in Morgan Olson’s PPS team efforts.
• Adheres to Quality policy by exceeding customer expectations, being customer-focused and supporting continuous improvement activities.
• Adheres to Safety policies and practices behavioral based safety 100% of the time.
• Other duties as required.

Physical Requirements/Hazards:

• Job requires extensive standing, stooping, or bending, lifting, reaching, twisting, and turning to assemble parts. Lifting will involve fabricated parts and assemblies weighing anywhere from several pounds to 50 pounds. Parts weighing more than 50 pounds are handled with a hoist or with help from another team member.
• PPE :Safety shoes, Safety glasses with side shields are always required. Other PPE such as hearing protection, gloves, safety goggles, respirators, etc. may be required depending upon the task at hand.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 2-3 years of automotive related top-coat painting experience
• Basic computer knowledge and knowledge of Plural painting systems