PAINT TECHNICIAN

RESRG Automotive; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

RESRG Automotive is seeking a Paint Booth Technician in Morehead, KY. You will monitor robotic paint application equipment, troubleshoot process issues, and help deliver consistent, high-quality finishes. You’ll learn manual spray painting and broaden experience through cross‑training across paint booths, lines, and maintenance activities.

You will follow safety and environmental requirements, expand your technical knowledge, and work overtime as needed to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Education requirements focused on a high school diploma or GED; manufacturing exposure is a plus.
• Ability to read and follow instructions, work safely, and communicate clearly.
• Willingness to learn paint application equipment and robotic controls.

Responsibilities

• Monitor robotic paint application equipment and follow safety procedures.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues to ensure consistent finishes.
• Develop manual spray painting skills and cross-train across related booths.
• Operate spray guns, rotary atomizers, and related equipment per instructions.

Skills

Safety procedures

Robotic paint systems

Troubleshooting

Manual spray painting

Cross-training

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

FANUC controllers

PLCs

Touchscreen interfaces

Spray equipment

Rotary atomizers

Job description

Your Job

Build your technical skills in a hands‑on role where robotics, problem‑solving, and craftsmanship come together. As a Paint Booth Technician, you’ll monitor robotic paint application equipment, troubleshoot process and equipment issues, and help deliver consistent, high‑quality finishes. You’ll learn manual spray painting and broaden your experience through cross‑training in paint booths, paint lines, preventive maintenance activities, and paint kitchens—all while following established safety and environmental requirements.

What you Will do in Your Role

• Follow established safety procedures and promptly report accidents, incidents, and unsafe conditions.


• Take an active role in production by monitoring robotic paint application and performing assigned duties independently once you’ve completed required training.


• Build hands‑on expertise in operating and troubleshooting spray guns, rotary atomizers (bells), and manual spray equipment while following established work instructions.


• Develop your manual spray painting skills through required training and put them to work by hand spraying as needed.


• Develop troubleshooting skills with FANUC controllers, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), touchscreen interfaces, and paint fluid delivery equipment within the scope of your training and authorization.


• Use Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, web browsers, and other basic computer applications to support assigned work.


• Expand your technical knowledge through cross‑training across paint booths, paint lines, preventive maintenance activities, and both paint kitchens.


• Follow all applicable environmental policies, procedures, work instructions, and personal protective equipment requirements.


• Immediately notify management of environmental concerns and incidents that could affect people, production, or the environment.


• Work overtime as required by production needs, including assignments on short notice.


• Perform material handling tasks involving loads up to 50 pounds, as described in the Physical Requirements section.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

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  Education and/or Experience:

  
  

  A high school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred. Manufacturing experience is preferred, but not required. Prior industrial spray painting experience in a manufacturing environment—such as applying paint or coatings to production parts using manual spray guns or operating robotic paint application equipment is preferred?

  
  

  Language Skills: Ability to read and write in English, follow written and verbal instructions, and communicate clearly with specialists, other technicians, supervisors, engineers, and managers.

  
  

  Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations needed for assigned tasks.

  
  

  Problem‑Solving Skills: Ability to interpret written, verbal, and diagram‑based instructions; recognize routine process or equipment problems; and apply established troubleshooting procedures.

  
  

  Other Skills and Abilities:

  
  

  Bring a willingness to learn paint application equipment, robotic controls, and basic computer applications. You’ll need the ability to work independently after training and the flexibility to build your skills through cross‑training in related paint operations.

  
  

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

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength- focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. 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 and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunities

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.