Industrial Painter/Sprayer — Second Shift + Benefits

Juniper Design Group; Southington (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Disability, life, and AD&D insurance

Sabbatical leave after five years

Maternal/parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Juniper Design Group is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter/Sprayer for our second-shift Production team in Southington, CT. Under the Finishing Supervisor, you will prepare and spray paint lighting fixtures to specifications, mix paints, and operate spray guns to achieve a high-quality finish.

The role requires at least two years of industrial painting experience, ability to read directions, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least two years of industrial painting experience required.
• Experience operating spray-painting equipment, heated paint booths, and related equipment.
• Experience with body work, including bonding and repairing dents and scratches.
• Experience painting a variety of surface types and proficiency with technical machinery.
• Bead-blasting experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, dexterity, and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to read and follow written directions; good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to perform basic math calculations and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Apply industrial paint finishes to metals and other substrates used in high-end lighting products.
• Apply lacquer, two-part polyurethane, and other coatings using spray guns or brushes.
• Operate the paint booth, control humidity, and manage drying times and cure rates.
• Prepare surfaces through sandblasting and masking; select painting techniques appropriate for each surface.
• Mix paints, lacquers, and other solutions to the required consistency.
• Inspect finished surfaces against specifications and touch up defective areas.
• Clean work areas, equipment, supplies, and materials; follow standard safety practices and safely dispose of chemical waste.
• Assist in other areas as needed when no material is ready for painting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dexterity

Hand-eye coordination

Reading directions

Math calculations

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Spray-painting equipment

Heated paint booths

Paint booth operation

Bead-blasting

Job description

Juniper Design Group is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter/Sprayer for our second-shift Production team in Southington, CT. Under the Finishing Supervisor, you will prepare and spray paint lighting fixtures to specifications, mix paints, and operate spray guns to achieve a high-quality finish.

The role requires at least two years of industrial painting experience, ability to read directions, and strong attention to detail.