Evening Paint Technician – Industrial Coatings Pro

JLG Industries; Jefferson City (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

JLG Industries, a production leader in access equipment, seeks an on-site painter responsible for applying paint and coatings to JLG products using electrostatic, air-assist, and other automotive-style equipment. This role ensures high-quality finishes through surface prep, equipment maintenance, and strict adherence to paint specifications.

The candidate will work in a manufacturing environment, handling primer, color changes, masking, and inspections to meet precise mil and gloss standards.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of painting experience in automotive, industrial, or heavy equipment settings.
• Strong math skills and basic mechanical aptitude.
• Able to wear a respirator and pass a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT).
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to meet business and production demands.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance, on-site.

Responsibilities

• Apply primer, paint, and touch-up coatings using spray equipment and brushes.
• Mask and unmask parts to meet specifications.
• Prepare surfaces by sanding, washing, and conditioning; perform light bodywork if needed.
• Disassemble, clean, and maintain painting equipment.
• Flush tanks and lines during color changes.
• Mix paints for color accuracy, viscosity, and consistency.
• Perform titrations and adjust chemicals as needed for paint and related processes.
• Apply decals, stencils, and rust-proofing as required.
• Inspect work before, during, and after painting to ensure quality standards.

Skills

Painting

Math skills

Respirator use

Overtime

Job description

JLG Industries, a production leader in access equipment, seeks an on-site painter responsible for applying paint and coatings to JLG products using electrostatic, air-assist, and other automotive-style equipment. This role ensures high-quality finishes through surface prep, equipment maintenance, and strict adherence to paint specifications.

The candidate will work in a manufacturing environment, handling primer, color changes, masking, and inspections to meet precise mil and gloss standards.