Finish Painter

Miller Industries; Tennessee; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a finish painter, where you'll be part of the team crafting top-notch towing and recovery vehicles. This exciting role involves using HVLP spray guns to apply high-gloss finishes while ensuring quality and safety standards are met. With a focus on innovation and teamwork, you'll enjoy a supportive work environment that values your contributions. You'll have opportunities for professional development and career advancement, along with a generous benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement and health insurance. If you're passionate about craftsmanship and want to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Company Matched 401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Programs

Career Advancement Opportunities

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Holidays

Annual Company Picnic Day

Overtime Available

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience as a finish painter required.
• Must know how to mix paint and use HVLP guns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting and build topcoat thickness.
• Follow company procedures and complete tasks urgently.

Skills

HVLP Spray Painting

Surface Preparation

Mixing Paint

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

HVLP Spray Guns

Pump-Style Spray Systems

Job description

About Miller Industries

Miller Industries makes the coolest, the biggest, and the baddest towing and recovery vehicles in the world! You’ve seen our vehicles on such television shows as “Highway Thru Hell”, “Wrecked”, and “Hustle and Tow”. We’re extremely proud of the work we do and the quality of product we produce - this is why we hire only the best people. Do you have what it takes to be part of the World’s Largest Manufacturer of Towing and Recovery Equipment?

Current Starting Pay: $22.21

From the beginning, we’ve been innovators, constantly finding ways to improve our product, grow our company, and make the Miller experience better! At Miller, we have your back; you’ll quickly learn that you are a part of something special. When you see one of our towing and recovery vehicles rolling down the road, you’ll feel pride for the work you’re a part of.

We Are Currently Looking For Driven Individuals That Share Our Vision. Some Of The Specific Things That Sets Us Apart From The Rest Include:

• Climate controlled work environments
• Compressed Work Week (4 days on, 4 days off)
• Most jobs are on Day Shift
• Bonus eligibility (twice a year) dependent on company and plant performance
• Regular performance evaluations
• Regular merit increases
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development programs
• Career Advancement opportunities
• Family Day Outings
• Free on-site Annual Health & Wellness Screenings
• Regular two-way communication sessions with leadership
• On-site Weld Academy – get paid while you learn a valuable trade! (Ooltewah, TN Only)

Summary: Tends high volume low-pressure (HVLP) and pump-style spray guns that coat large towing equipment with paint/topcoat by performing the following duties. Primarily responsible for painting all finish surfaces of wrecker components and other manufactured products. Work with tools and equipment trained to use as a finish painter. Responsible for maintaining all equipment such as mask, paint sprayer equipment, etc. Must have the ability to paint with gloss paint. All work must be done with quality in mind. Must be informed of protective equipment needed to perform the job and precautions necessary when working with hazardous materials. A minimum of one (1) year experience as a finish painter is required. Candidates will be required to take a hands-on spray-painting test.

This is a 40 to 50 hour plus per week position. This position also requires standing, climbing, stooping, and crawling on concrete floor. Position is not in a climate-controlled area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Sands and prepares surface for painting.
• Builds topcoat thickness of high gloss finish.
• Follows company procedures and displays a sense of urgency towards completing assigned tasks.
• Demonstrates ability to follow instructions from supervisor and team leader.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have experience setting up, using, and maintaining gravity fed HVLP guns and pump-style spray systems. Must know and understand how to mix paint as well as which chemicals to use for specific conditions.

Benefits: (Beginning on 91st day of employment unless stated otherwise)

• 4-on 4-off schedule; off half of the weekends during the year
• Overtime available
• Double time paid for work on Sundays (regardless of whether 40 hrs. have been reached in the work week)
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Company Matched 401(k)
• AD&D, Disability & Basic Life – no cost to you
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development programs
• Career Advancement opportunities
• Regular Performance Evaluations
• Earn additional time off with perfect attendance
• 1 unpaid excused absence per year
• 40 hours Paid Vacation Time after 1 year
• 9 paid holidays each year
• Quarterly gifts and PTO for perfect attendance
• Birthday Lunches
• Annual Company Picnic Day at local Amusement Park – you and family members free!

We don’t just give lip service to our innovation in the recovery industry; in 2019 we unveiled the FIRST & ONLY Rotator in the world capable of lifting 200,000 lbs.

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing