Finish Painter

Miller Industries, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) matching

AD&D, Disability & Basic Life

Job summary

Miller Industries seeks a dedicated finish painter to apply coatings on heavy-duty towing and recovery equipment. You will sand, prep, and paint surfaces using HVLP and pump-style spray systems, ensuring high-gloss finishes and strict quality controls.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED and 1–3 months related experience, plus knowledge of paint mixing and ingredient safety for hazardous materials. On-site, daytime shifts with potential training opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience and/or training.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Paint all finish surfaces of wrecker components and other products.
• Sands and prepares surfaces for painting; builds topcoat thickness of high gloss finish.
• Follow company procedures and maintain safety and quality standards.
• Demonstrates ability to follow supervisor and team leader instructions.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Related experience (1–3 months)

Tools

HVLP gravity-fed guns

Pump-style spray systems

Job description

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?

From the beginning we’ve been innovators; we’re 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’re 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
• Regular performance evaluations
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development programs
• 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 of all equipment such as mask, paint sprayer equipment, etc. Person must have 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. Person must have minimum of one (1) year experience as a finish painter. Candidates will be required to take 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

Other duties may be assigned.

• 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 91 st day one of employment unless stated otherwise)

• Day Shift opportunities available Second shift employees receive a $1.50/hr premium (where applicable)
• 4-on 4-off schedule; off half of the weekends during the year
• Double time paid for work on Sundays (regardless of whether 40 hrs. have been reached in the work week)
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Inisurance
• Company Matched 401(k)
• AD&D, Disability & Basic Life – no cost to you
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development programs
• 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
• Annual Company Picnic Day at local Amusement Park – you and family members free!

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Miller Industries is an equal opportunity employer . All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.