Paint Operator – Beam Line – 2nd Shift

growwithstow; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

401K with employer match

Job summary

stow Group in the United States is seeking a skilled operator to manage the automated paint line for structural steel beams, ensuring proper coating application, equipment function, and strict quality control throughout the process.

The role requires experience with stamping and roll forming presses, ability to read blueprints, and strong mechanical aptitude, with emphasis on safety and teamwork in a factory setting.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED; vocational training a plus.
• Experience: Previous experience with stamping and roll forming presses and manufacturing.
• Technical Skills: Ability to read blueprints/technical drawings, strong mechanical aptitude, knowledge of measuring tools.
• Soft Skills: Detail-oriented, good problem-solving, teamwork, physical stamina.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operating and overseeing the automated paint line for structural steel beams. Ensures proper coating application, equipment functionality, and quality control throughout the painting process.
• Capable of the operation of machines, ovens and baths, pumps.
• Capable of the setting of paint guns at the high voltage level, air flow rates.
• Capable of painting programs and adaptation of parameters.
• Full understanding of ATEX risks – explosive mass – automatic fire systems (STS).
• Capable of running the PH degreasing bath equipment.
• Production: Degreasing – rinsing of products.
• Drying, baking oven and paint booths.
• You do bath controls: pH tab, titration products.
• PPE: glasses, overalls, masks, earplugs, caps, gloves, plastic sleeves.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Problem solving

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational training a plus

Tools

Measuring tools

Job description

With over 45 years of excellence, stow Group has transformed from a family-owned business into a global leader in the supply chain industry and is at the forefront of driving peak warehouse performance through innovative racking systems and accessible automation solutions.

stowstands as one of the largest and most powerful industrial storage companies worldwide, with 10 manufacturing facilities, 19 commercial offices, and the know-how of around 2000 employees serving customers in 40 countries.

In 2026, we opened our first U.S. based manufacturing facility in Adairsville, GA and are continuing to grow strong. It’s exciting times to be at stow!

Location:

, United States

Job Description

Responsible for operating and overseeing the automated paint line for structural steel beams. Ensures proper coating application, equipment functionality, and quality control throughout the painting process.

• Capable of the operation of machines, ovens and baths, pumps
• Capableof the setting of paint guns at the high voltage level, air flow rates
• Capableof painting programs and adaptation of parameters
• Full understanding of ATEX risks – explosive mass – automatic fire systems (STS)
• Capable of running the PH degreasing bath equipment
• Production: Degreasing – rinsing of products
• Drying, baking oven and paint booths
• You do bath controls: ph tab, titration products
• PPE: glasses, overalls, masks, earplugs, caps, gloves, plastic sleeves
• PM Blow guns
• ATEX vacuum cleaner to clean the floor, powder bins etc
• Operating cleaning machine to clean the floor
• Maintain suction cabin for cleaning powder tanks
• Utilize plastic bag + shovel or dust collector to collect powder
• Capable to use a spare parts for preventive maintenance

Qualifications

Qualifications :

Education: High school diploma or GED; vocational training a plus.

• Experience: Previous experience with stamping and roll forming presses and manufacturing.
• Technical Skills : Ability to read blueprints/technical drawings, strong mechanical aptitude, knowledge of measuring tools.
• Soft Skills : Detail-oriented, good problem-solving, teamwork, physical stamina (lifting, standing).

Additional information

What do we offer you?

• PTO, days paid sick leave, 11 US paid holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401K with employer match, currently 4%
• Tobacco Free Campus

Every employee at stow contributes to a safe and compliant work environment. We set the example and motivate each other to work safely, efficiently, and in a qualitative way. stow’s standards, policies, instructions, and local legislations are there to guide our decisions.

EEO

stow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. stow prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, age, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.