Paint Technician

Special-Lite; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Bonuses

Job summary

Special-Lite is seeking a Paint Technician for our Benton Harbor, MI location. You will prepare, paint, and finish doors, frames, and accessories, inspecting for defects and ensuring conformance to specifications.

The role requires lifting 50–70 lbs with assistance, reading instructions, and working safely within a team. Prior spray painting experience and basic tool operation are preferred. We offer comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must read and comprehend written instructions and diagrams.
• Ability to lift 50–70 lbs with assistance.
• Able to work in a team and follow safety guidelines.
• Willingness to train in other departments as needed.

Responsibilities

• Inspect doors, frames, and components for cosmetic defects.
• Sand or perform cosmetic repairs as needed.
• Hang doors, frames, and components for priming and painting.
• Mix and spray primer and paint according to shop specs.
• Examine finished product for conformance to specs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical comprehension

Teamwork

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Spray equipment

Job description

Job Description

Join the Special-Lite team to help us drive growth through relationships as strong and dependable as our products! Our engineered, made-to-order architectural products are used in new construction and renovation projects for educational, commercial, institutional, industrial, and municipal applications. Special-Lite is looking for a Paint Technician to join our team at our Benton Harbor location. As a Paint Tech, you will perform a variety of duties related to the painting of our custom doors and entryways. Duties include:

• Inspecting doors, frames, and accessory components for cosmetic defects
• Sanding or performing cosmetic repairs as needed
• Hanging doors, frames and accessory components in preparation for priming and painting
• Mixing and spraying primer and paint according to shop sheet specifications on prepared doors, frames and accessory components.
• Examining finished product to verify conformance to specification
• Cleaning and maintaining spray equipment and work area

Position Requirements

• A qualified individual with a disability must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of safe operation of basic hand and power tools.
• Intermediate mechanical comprehension and abilities.
• Ability to read, comprehend and carry out instructions in written, oral, and/or diagram form.
• Lift 50-70lbs with assistance.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Complete all work within our safety guidelines.
• Work and train in other departments as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with spraying wet paint.
• Previous experience with Bondo and Sanding.
• Previous manufacturing, assembly, or construction experience.
• Blueprint or template reading a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate office equipment, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to talk and hear.
• Required to stand and walk.
• Required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 70-pounds with assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Special-Lite will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

• Safety glasses are always required on the production floor.
• Hearing protection is required in designated areas.

Benefits at Special-Lite

A competitive salary and opportunities to advance in your career are just the beginning. Special-Lite offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Performance and Holiday Bonuses
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance and Professional Development Support
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays

About Special-Lite

We manufacture custom door, frame, and interior solutions for new construction and retrofit projects across educational, commercial, institutional, industrial, and municipal applications—combining hands-on craftsmanship with advanced technology to deliver exceptional quality, performance, and reliability. Built to last in high usage and challenging environments, our high-quality and made-to-order solutions are unique in the industry. The products we build welcome, protect, and enhance spaces across the U.S. and beyond. You would probably recognize more than a few of our famous customers. As one of the largest volume producers of commercial FRP doors, you may have even already walked through one of our solutions. For more than 55 years, we have been driven to grow through relationships as strong as our products. We are committed to the success of our employees, our customers, and our communities. We stand behind our products with passion and excellent customer service. People. Passion. Performance. Visit special-lite.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Description

Join the Special-Lite team to help us drive growth through relationships as strong and dependable as our products! Our engineered, made-to-order architectural products are used in new construction and renovation projects for educational, commercial, institutional, industrial, and municipal applications. Special-Lite is looking for a Paint Technician to join our team at our Benton Harbor location. As a Paint Tech, you will perform a variety of duties related to the painting of our custom doors and entryways. Duties include:

• Inspecting doors, frames, and accessory components for cosmetic defects
• Sanding or performing cosmetic repairs as needed
• Hanging doors, frames and accessory components in preparation for priming and painting
• Mixing and spraying primer and paint according to shop sheet specifications on prepared doors, frames and accessory components.
• Examining finished product to verify conformance to specification
• Cleaning and maintaining spray equipment and work area

Position Requirements

• A qualified individual with a disability must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of safe operation of basic hand and power tools.
• Intermediate mechanical comprehension and abilities.
• Ability to read, comprehend and carry out instructions in written, oral, and/or diagram form.
• Lift 50-70lbs with assistance.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Complete all work within our safety guidelines.
• Work and train in other departments as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with spraying wet paint.
• Previous experience with Bondo and Sanding.
• Previous manufacturing, assembly, or construction experience.
• Blueprint or template reading a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate office equipment, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to talk and hear.
• Required to stand and walk.
• Required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 70-pounds with assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Special-Lite will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

• Safety glasses are always required on the production floor.
• Hearing protection is required in designated areas.

Benefits at Special-Lite

A competitive salary and opportunities to advance in your career are just the beginning. Special-Lite offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Performance and Holiday Bonuses
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance and Professional Development Support
• Parental Leave
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays

About Special-Lite

We manufacture custom door, frame, and interior solutions for new construction and retrofit projects across educational, commercial, institutional, industrial, and municipal applications—combining hands-on craftsmanship with advanced technology to deliver exceptional quality, performance, and reliability. Built to last in high usage and challenging environments, our high-quality and made-to-order solutions are unique in the industry. The products we build welcome, protect, and enhance spaces across the U.S. and beyond. You would probably recognize more than a few of our famous customers. As one of the largest volume producers of commercial FRP doors, you may have even already walked through one of our solutions. For more than 55 years, we have been driven to grow through relationships as strong as our products. We are committed to the success of our employees, our customers, and our communities. We stand behind our products with passion and excellent customer service. People. Passion. Performance. Visit special-lite.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Special Lite Inc

We don’t just build doors—we build careers. For more than 50 years, we’ve been a leader in manufacturing and engineering architectural products for new construction and replacement installations. Our commercial entrance systems, restroom partitions, and interior products feature a unique blend of hands-on craftsmanship, cutting-edge technology, customization, and innovative design. The result? Products built to last and a life-long career to match. When you join Special-Lite, you become part of a team that values quality, creativity, and personal commitment. We believe in doing things the right way, not the easy way, and we take pride in building products that help make spaces safer, easier to maintain, more productive, healthier, and inspiring.