Paint Booth Operator

Premium Guard Inc. (PGI); Albion (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Premium Guard Inc. (PGI) operates a private label automotive paint line where a production painter ensures accurate color matching, correct cup changes, and proper gun positioning. You will run the paint booth, adjust ovens, and monitor coating quality while maintaining a clean, efficient work area.

The role requires attention to safety, ability to follow procedures, and willingness to perform routine maintenance and paperwork as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience on automotive paint lines preferred.
• Must follow safety procedures at all times.
• Willingness to perform production tasks and shift work.
• Able to perform basic maintenance on equipment.

Responsibilities

• Verify paint color, quantity, and specifications; enter data in control panel.
• Position and adjust paint guns; manage cups and oven settings.
• Monitor painting operation; maintain proper coverage and cure; clean booth after use.

Skills

Paint application

Quality inspection

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Tools

Paint booth controls

Oven control panel

Job description

PGI is a privately held company, established in 1996. We are a leading supplier of private label solutions in the automotive industry. Our focus is on designing, manufacturing and distributing products for automotive, diesel, power-sports and specialty filter markets. Our supply chain network now branches across the Pacific and into South America.

PGI is a privately held company, established in 1996. We are a leading supplier of private label solutions in the automotive industry. Our focus is on designing, manufacturing and distributing products for automotive, diesel, power-sports and specialty filter markets. Our supply chain network now branches across the Pacific and into South America.

Essential Functions

• Referring to shop order packet, verifies paint color, paint cup and order quantity. Enters correct specifications into paint booth control panel for product. Transports paint from paint storage location to paint booth.
• Manually moves paint booth into position, if necessary. Positions paint guns for proper coating, changes paint cups when necessary, adjusts oven temperature and speed of line.
• Monitors painting operation, making any necessary adjustments to insure proper coverage and cure. Blows out paint lines at each paint change or when shutting booth down. Cleans paint booth by wiping and drying booth and, when necessary, removing excess waste paint.
• Performs pre-determined tests at set intervals or at changeover to ensure paint coverage meets established quality standards and customer requirements.
• Changes/cleans filters in paint booths as needed. Insures that paint waste is disposed of according to company and environmental regulations. Responsible for keeping the paintroom neat and orderly.
• Complete various forms of paperwork, such as product process records, total preventative maintenance log, scrap tickets, transfer tickets, etc.
• Performs necessary inventory of various supplies and orders as needed.
• May assist on production line as needed or perform related duties as assigned by supervision.
• Follows safety procedures and safe work practices.
• Utilizes PM, TPM, and predictive techniques and equipment to maintain equipment and tooling in good working condition. Schedules and performs machine tear down to make repairs and modifications