Paint Production Operator

RESRG Automotive; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

RESRG Automotive is seeking a Paint Production Operator in Morehead, KY to support paint production processes. This role involves safely loading and unloading paint racks, inspecting parts for defects, and maintaining a clean and organized work area in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will follow standard work instructions, participate in safety huddles and continuous improvement activities, and collaborate with team members to ensure high-quality painted parts meet

Qualifications

• Read, understand and follow work instructions, safety rules, quality standards and procedures.
• Basic math skills and ability to complete simple production or quality documentation.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to identify defects or process issues.
• Team-oriented, dependable, and adaptable to shifts and production needs.

Responsibilities

• Load parts onto paint racks safely and according to instructions.
• Unload painted parts without damage or contamination.
• Visually inspect painted parts for defects such as dirt, runs or color issues.
• Follow quality procedures, control plans and safety policies.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and accurate production records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Reading work instructions

Basic math

Dependable attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

200 Guardian Ave, Morehead, KY 40351, USA

Job Description

At the interface of design, engineering and supply logistics , REHAU Automotive and SRG Global combine to form RESRG - a leading global supplier of coated exterior systems and components. With a combined track record of over 160 years across four continents and 22 production sites, RESRG's 10,000 skilled team members manufacture the latest exterior systems and components for the world's leading automotive manufacturers.

Your Job

The Paint Production Operator is responsible for supporting paint production processes by safely loading paint racks, unloading paint racks, and performing visual inspection of parts to ensure they meet RESRG Automotive quality standards, customer requirements, and production expectations. This role supports daily operations by following work instructions, maintaining efficient workflow, identifying defects, and keeping the work area clean, organized, and safe. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, team-focused, and committed to producing high-quality painted parts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What you Will do in Your Role

• Load parts onto paint racks safely, accurately, and according to standardized work instructions and production requirements.
• Unload painted parts from racks while preventing damage, contamination, scratches, or handling defects.
• Perform visual inspection of painted parts for defects such as dirt, runs, scratches, chips, color concerns, coverage issues, or other quality defects.
• Follow standardized work instructions, visual aids, quality alerts, control plans, paint area procedures, and supervisor direction.
• Separate, tag, report, and contain non-conforming parts according to RESRG Automotive quality procedures.
• Maintain proper part identification, sequencing, and handling to prevent mixed, damaged, or incorrect parts.
• Complete required production paperwork, quality checks, labels, part counts, scrap records, rework information, or electronic transactions accurately and on time.
• Monitor paint racks, parts, containers, packaging, and supplies; notify the Team Lead or Supervisor when replenishment or support is needed.
• Keep the work area clean and organized by following 5S, housekeeping, waste disposal, and safety expectations.
• Participate in safety huddles, shift meetings, training, continuous improvement activities, and problem-solving discussions.
• Communicate effectively with team members, material handlers, quality technicians, maintenance, Team Leads, and Supervisors to support production flow.
• Support production needs by working in other departments or areas of the plant as assigned based on business, staffing, or operational requirements.
• Follow all RESRG Automotive safety policies, PPE requirements, attendance expectations, quality standards and company rules.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous manufacturing, production, paint line, inspection, or warehouse experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions, safety rules, quality standards, and production procedures.
• Basic math skills and the ability to complete simple production or quality documentation accurately.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify defects, quality concerns, or process issues.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly with team members, leads, and supervisors.
• Dependable attendance and willingness to work assigned shifts, overtime, or schedule changes based on production needs.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently: Stand and walk for extended periods; step over conveyors as required by the work area; use hands and fingers for handling, gripping, loading, unloading, sorting, and inspecting parts; reach with arms and hands; talk and hear in a production environment.
• Occasionally: Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, climb, balance, push, pull, or sit based on work assignment.
• Vision: Possess close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus to inspect parts and identify defects.
• Lifting: Lift, carry, push, or pull materials, containers, or parts up to 10-50 pounds as required by the assignment.

About the Company

We are a fast-growing B2B company with a strong internal culture that values respect for others, diversity, serving a greater purpose, and passionate creativity. We have a dynamic and growing global footprint. A diverse and team-focused workforce. Create the next generation of innovation. Career paths that enable professional growth and development. Strongly committed to serving our community and environment. A safe, fun workplace focused on health and wellness. A competitive compensation and benefits package.

Our benefits plan includes -

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life insurance
• ADD
• disability
• retirement
• paid vacation/time off
• educational assistance
• paid parental leave
• adoption assistance

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.

200 Guardian Ave, Morehead, KY 40351, USA