Paint Operator - 1st Shift

J.B. Poindexter & Co.; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 33,320 - 45,760; Full time

Job summary

Braun Ambulances is seeking a Paint Operator for 1st shift in Van Wert, OH. You will prepare vehicles for painting and perform high-quality automotive painting on chassis, modules, and small parts, including coating applications and stripe layouts according to prints or new designs.

Required are a high school diploma and at least two years of automotive painting experience with AXALTA paints, plus hands-on experience with masking, sanding, bodywork, and color blending.

Qualifications

• Two years working experience in automotive painting with AXALTA paints.
• Experience with multi-color painting applications.
• Experience with formula mixing and color blending.
• Experience with bodywork, sanding, masking, hand/air tools and tape measure.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the vehicle for painting; perform high quality automotive painting on chassis, modules, cabinets and small parts.
• Perform coating applications including interior and exterior linings and apply stripe layouts per prints or create new designs.
• Layout and lettering design and application; layout prints and ensure quality finish.
• Verify final finish and inspect for quality; maintain tools and workspace.

Skills

AXALTA paints

Multi-color painting

Color blending

Bodywork masking

HS diploma

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Posted Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 4:00 AM | Expires Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 3:59 AM

Paint Operator - 1st Shift

Location:

Van Wert, OH

Your Skill. Our Mission. One Exceptional Ambulance at a Time.

Job Title: Painter

Department

Paint – 500

Reports to

Location

Van Wert, Ohio

Travel

Limited

Organization

Mission

We make life better, one relationship and one vehicle at a time.

Vision

To be the partner of choice, dedicated to safety and innovation, delivering an exceptional customer experience through empowered employees.

Summary of Responsibilities

To prepare the vehicle for the painting process; to perform high quality automotive painting on vehicle chassis, vehicle module, cabinets and/or small parts. To perform high quality coating applications such as interior and exterior grade linings; to assemble and apply the stripe layouts to the vehicle using established prints and layout designs or by creating new prints and designs.

Summary of Activities

Responsibilities

Activities

Approx. %

Measure of success (Key indicator)

• Receive, review and interpret instructions and prints for each unit or job. Plan details of working procedure, tooling and material requirements
• 20%
• Sanding
• Module, chassis and other assembly parts as needed
• 50%
• Masking and unmasking
• Module and chassis as needed
• 25%
• Assembly and disassembly of module and chassis
• 25%
• Color creation and paint mixing
• Applying the stripe layout and painting vehicle’s stripe and painting the vehicle’s chassis and module
• 25%
• Mask off and unmasking the chassis and module
• 25%
• Degrease the stripe area
• 15%
• Painting of miscellaneous small parts and the vehicle’s doors
• Application of all coating/lining products to require vehicle assemblies both manufactured and purchased
• 25%
• Prep Paint and Painting
• Formula mixing and color blending, painting of single stage, base/clear coat or tri-coat applications
• 75%
• Verification and inspection of final finish
• 25%
• Layout and lettering design and application
• 20%
• Complete minor painting operations
• Touch-up minor defects from paint operation
• 25%

Technical Skills/Competencies (technical knowledge, education and experience)

High School diploma or equivalent

Two years prior working experience in automotive painting with AXALTA paints

Experience with multi-color painting applications

Experience with formula mixing and color blending

Experience with bodywork, sanding, masking, hand/air tools and tape measure

Personality Traits / Core Skills

High cooperation with bodywork and vehicle prep departments

Essential Functions/Physical Requirements

Ability to pass spirometric testing and physical requirements

Cleanliness and operation of equipment including earplugs, respirators, spray gun and hoses

Complete all work as detailed in the summary of responsibilities of this position profile at acceptable productivity and quality levels

Demonstrate all technical skills/competencies and core skills as referenced in this job specification at acceptable productivity and quality levels

Demonstrate reasonable and reliable attendance

Maintain any required licensures and/or certifications

Operate all job-related equipment or machines at acceptable productivity and quality levels

Successfully pass a post offer drug test, as well as random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug and alcohol test thereafter

Ability to lift and move up to 100 pounds with assistance, regularly require to walk, talk and hear, reach with hands and arms, stand, crouch and kneel; frequently required to use hand to finger dexterity in order to handle objects, tools, and/or controls; occasionally required to stoop or crawl

About Us

At Braun Ambulances, we are committed to building the safest, highest-quality emergency vehicles in the industry. We value teamwork, innovation, and a culture where safety comes first. Braun Ambulances is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace for all employees.