Industrial Paint Booth Technician – Detail-Driven Painter

Motor-City-Wash-Works; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Motor City Wash Works is seeking a dependable Paint Booth Operator to join the manufacturing team in Wixom, MI. You will prepare, paint, and inspect steel conveyor sections and car wash components using Wagner spray equipment within a paint booth environment.

The role requires experience with industrial painting techniques, high-quality workmanship, and strict adherence to safety procedures. You will support production schedules and maintain equipment and cleanliness in the booth.

Qualifications

• One to three years of industrial, manufacturing, automotive, or commercial painting experience preferred.
• Experience operating airless, air-assisted, or conventional spray equipment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality finished products.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, specifications, and production schedules.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and the ability to maintain painting equipment.
• Forklift experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare steel conveyor sections, fabricated assemblies, and other car wash components for painting.
• Operate Wagner paint spray equipment and related painting tools within a controlled paint booth environment.
• Apply primers, paints, and protective coatings according to company specifications and quality standards.
• Verify proper paint coverage, finish quality, and coating consistency on completed parts.
• Perform touch-up work as needed to ensure products meet appearance and quality requirements.
• Load, unload, and position parts for painting using material-handling equipment as required.
• Maintain paint booth cleanliness and proper housekeeping within assigned work areas.
• Clean and maintain spray guns, hoses, pumps, and related painting equipment.
• Monitor paint and coating inventory levels and notify management when supplies need to be replenished.
• Follow all safety procedures related to paint handling, personal protective equipment, and hazardous materials.
• Work from production schedules and manufacturing documentation to meet production deadlines.
• Inspect finished products for defects and communicate quality concerns to supervisors.
• Assist with general manufacturing and production activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial painting

Attention to detail

Team player

Read and follow instructions

Tools

Wagner spray equipment

Paint booth equipment

Job description

Motor City Wash Works is seeking a dependable Paint Booth Operator to join the manufacturing team in Wixom, MI. You will prepare, paint, and inspect steel conveyor sections and car wash components using Wagner spray equipment within a paint booth environment.

The role requires experience with industrial painting techniques, high-quality workmanship, and strict adherence to safety procedures. You will support production schedules and maintain equipment and cleanliness in the booth.