Automotive Painter

J.B. Poindexter & Co.; Sturgis (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Olson LLC is seeking a Spray Painter to apply automotive top-coat paints to aluminum and composite truck bodies, ensuring adherence to specifications and delivery schedules. The role requires selecting colors, mixing paints, and testing for proper consistency while maintaining a clean, safe paint booth.

The position emphasizes teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement, with strict safety adherence and ability to work within defined standards and production timelines.

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.
• Refers to work orders/specifications to determine paint codes and follows mixing instructions.
• Selects paint color per work order, mixes paint per vendor requirements and tests for proper color.
• Sprays paint on vehicle until proper millage is obtained.
• Maintains cleanliness of Paint Booth and mixing area.
• Supports PPS team efforts and adheres to safety policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Teamwork

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