Industrial Painter/Sprayer — Second Shift Finish Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage 70%

Paid time off

401(k) match

Disability, life, AD&D

Sabbatical leave

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Juniper, a lighting technology and manufacturing company in Southington, CT, seeks an experienced Industrial Painter/Sprayer for the second shift to prepare and paint custom lighting fixtures to spec on the production team.

Under the Finishing Supervisor, you will mix paints, operate spray guns, and control drying times to achieve a high-quality finish while maintaining a safe, organized manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum two years of industrial painting experience.
• Experience operating spray-painting equipment and heated booths.
• Experience with body work (dents scratches) and attachment to coatings.

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 for each surface.
• Mix paints, lacquers, and other solutions to the required consistency.
• Inspect finished surfaces against specifications and touch up defects.
• Clean work areas and dispose of chemical waste following safety practices.
• Assist in other areas when no material is ready for painting.

Skills

Industrial painting

Spray painting

Attention to detail

Math skills

Bead blasting (nice to have)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Spray-painting equipment

Heated paint booths

Related equipment

Job description

Juniper, a lighting technology and manufacturing company in Southington, CT, seeks an experienced Industrial Painter/Sprayer for the second shift to prepare and paint custom lighting fixtures to spec on the production team.

Under the Finishing Supervisor, you will mix paints, operate spray guns, and control drying times to achieve a high-quality finish while maintaining a safe, organized manufacturing environment.