Industrial Painter - Waterborne Coatings & Spray

Johnson Electric Group; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Opportunities for growth and dev.

Job summary

Johnson Electric Group in Vandalia, Ohio is hiring a Production Painter. You will apply water-borne base paint to small metal parts using a hand-held spray gun, prepare components, mix coatings, and adjust equipment to ensure even coverage and quality finishes.

The role requires good hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions. Excellent safety and housekeeping practices are essential in a busy manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to recognize proper coating coverage and common paint defects.
• Good hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written work instructions, specifications, mixing ratios, and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently, meet production requirements, and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive production tasks.

Responsibilities

• Apply water-borne base paint to small metal parts using a hand-held spray gun.
• Prepare components for painting by cleaning, wiping, masking, and completing other required preparation.
• Mix, stir, thin, and prepare coatings according to established work instructions and specifications.
• Adjust spray equipment to maintain the proper spray pattern, coverage, and finish.
• Apply coatings evenly while preventing runs, sags, missed areas, excessive buildup, and uneven finishes.
• Inspect painted components for color, coverage, appearance, and overall quality; perform touch-up or rework when appropriate.
• Load, position, handle, and unload small metal parts before and after painting.
• Follow drying, curing, and handling requirements to protect finished parts from damage.
• Clean spray guns, paint equipment, fixtures, the paint booth, and surrounding work areas, including routine housekeeping and assigned filter changes.
• Follow production schedules, work instructions, quality standards, and environmental, health, and safety procedures.
• Properly handle, label, store, and dispose of paints and related materials in accordance with company procedures.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and communicate quality, equipment, or process concerns to the supervisor or appropriate team member.
• Perform other production duties as assigned.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Follow written instructions

Job description

Johnson Electric Group in Vandalia, Ohio is hiring a Production Painter. You will apply water-borne base paint to small metal parts using a hand-held spray gun, prepare components, mix coatings, and adjust equipment to ensure even coverage and quality finishes.

The role requires good hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions. Excellent safety and housekeeping practices are essential in a busy manufacturing setting.