Entry-Level Exhibit Painter & Finishing Apprentice

Roto-Group-LLC; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Roto-Group-LLC is seeking an Associate Exhibit Painter to support the fabrication team and learn finishing techniques for exhibits, displays, and themed environments. The role is entry-level, focusing on hands-on learning under experienced painters and a production manager's guidance.

You will assist with surface preparation, priming, painting, masking, and equipment maintenance while developing skills to progress toward a full Painter position in a fast-paced shop and client-site environments.

Qualifications

• No prior professional experience required.
• 0–2 years of related experience, coursework or hobby projects in painting/finishing is a plus.
• Basic aptitude for learning to operate finishing equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, sanding, surface filling, masking, priming, painting, staining, and top coating of exhibits and signs.
• Learn to operate finish prep and finishing equipment including spray booth, HVLP sprayers, and cup finish guns under supervision.
• Assist with assembling/disassembling structures into exhibit pieces in shop and at client locations.
• Help prepare samples, scaled models, and mock-ups for client approvals in various materials.
• Maintain a clean, organized shop and participate in weekly spray booth maintenance.

Skills

Painting

Finishing

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HVLP sprayers

Cup finish guns

Sanding equipment

Spray booth

Job description

Roto-Group-LLC is seeking an Associate Exhibit Painter to support the fabrication team and learn finishing techniques for exhibits, displays, and themed environments. The role is entry-level, focusing on hands-on learning under experienced painters and a production manager's guidance.

You will assist with surface preparation, priming, painting, masking, and equipment maintenance while developing skills to progress toward a full Painter position in a fast-paced shop and client-site environments.