Cryogenic Trailer Painter I - Precise Finisher

Plug Power; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with 5% company match

Bonus eligibility

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Wellness Reimbursement Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Fertility and Family Building Benefit

Employee Referral program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Plug Power is hiring a Painter to prepare, paint, and finish trailer surfaces and parts in a manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes attention to detail, knowledge of paint, body filler, finishes, spray equipment, and safety/environmental regulations.

The position is hourly and based in Lafayette, IN. Responsibilities include prepping parts, painting, inspecting finishes, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality while following all safety protocols and environmental guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in automotive painting or refinishing preferred.
• Knowledge of paint mixing, application techniques and finishing processes.
• Ability to operate spray guns, sanding tools and refinishing equipment.
• Must be fit to wear a full-face respirator and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Wash and prep trailer parts before blast.
• Hang and paint small trailer parts.
• Sand parts and trailers to prep for paint.
• Inspect surfaces for defects and ensure high-quality finish.
• Repair minor surface imperfections, including scratches and dents.
• Maintain painting equipment, spray booths and tools.
• Follow safety procedures and use PPE.
• Document work and communicate status with technicians or supervisors.
• Record products sprayed and amounts used.
• Operate a blast booth and perform material prep with blast media.

Skills

Paint mixing

Application techniques

Finishing processes

Spray gun operation

Sanding tools

Refinishing equipment

Safety practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in automotive refinishing or collision repair

Technical training (preferred)

Tools

Spray guns

Sanding tools

Refinishing equipment

Job description

Plug Power is hiring a Painter to prepare, paint, and finish trailer surfaces and parts in a manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes attention to detail, knowledge of paint, body filler, finishes, spray equipment, and safety/environmental regulations.

The position is hourly and based in Lafayette, IN. Responsibilities include prepping parts, painting, inspecting finishes, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality while following all safety protocols and environmental guidelines.