Automotive Painter - Spray Technician (Full Benefits)

Transwest, Inc.; Kansas; On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

HSA/FSA

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Employee Car Discount

Tuition Partnership

Job summary

Summit Truck Bodies, LLC in Wathena, KS is seeking an Automotive Painter to apply paint to bodies and parts using spray equipment. You will prepare surfaces, mix coats, and ensure color match per specifications.

Qualifications include high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license with good MVR, and experience in automotive paint and prep work with pressure feed spray equipment. You will maintain a clean, safe work area and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with good standing MVR.
• Experience in automotive paint and prep work.
• Experience using pressure feed spray equipment.
• Ability to operate a forklift if required.
• Ability to read and follow work orders and blueprints.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work to be accomplished by studying work order, bill of materials and blueprints.
• Operate paint spray equipment to paint surfaces of bodies and parts.
• Dispose of hazardous waste from the painting process in accordance with federal and state laws.
• Apply paint coats in accordance with company specifications.
• Adjust paint spraying equipment to get proper flow and coating thickness.
• Match or detect differences between colors, including shade of color and brightness.
• Responsible for inspecting work on an assortment of parts and bodies after paint is applied.
• Observe health and safety by wearing respirator, paint suits and all other PPE.
• Document actions by completing production and quality forms.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Participate in all continuous improvement programs by offering suggestions and exhibiting initiative in areas within direct control.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Automotive painting

Paint prep work

Pressure feed spray equipment

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license with good standing MVR

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Summit Truck Bodies, LLC in Wathena, KS is seeking an Automotive Painter to apply paint to bodies and parts using spray equipment. You will prepare surfaces, mix coats, and ensure color match per specifications.

Qualifications include high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license with good MVR, and experience in automotive paint and prep work with pressure feed spray equipment. You will maintain a clean, safe work area and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.