Paint Technician

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 57,859,000 - 63,370,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Holiday Pay (6 Days Observed)

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Referral Bonus

Training

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is hiring a Paint Technician for the day shift to prepare, prime, and paint transformer units in an industrial setting. You will follow production requirements, maintain spray equipment, and enforce safety and quality standards.

The role demands accuracy, focus in a fast-paced environment, and good teamwork. Pay is $21/hour with benefits, weekly pay, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong safety mindset and responsible work habits.
• Self-motivated, quality-focused, and dependable.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented with solid communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare units through cleaning, sanding, masking, and priming.
• Apply paint using spray equipment following specifications and quality criteria.
• Inspect units before and after painting to ensure compliance with safety and visual standards.
• Maintain spray guns, mixers, respirators, and related equipment.
• Keep workstations clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Follow all safety procedures, including PPE and respirator requirements.
• Report defects, equipment problems, or safety concerns to the supervisor.

Skills

Safety mindset

Self-motivated

Quality-focused

Dependable

Team-oriented communication

Tools

Spray guns

Paint mixers

Respirators

Air/tack cloths

Forklifts

Cranes

Job description

Job Title: Paint Technician

Shift: Day Shift

Pay Rate: $21.00/hour

Position Summary

The Paint Technician prepares, primes, and paints transformer units according to production requirements and quality standards. This position requires attention to detail, safe work habits, and the ability to perform efficiently in a fast-paced industrial environment with exposure to chemicals, heat, cold, and paint fumes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare units through cleaning, sanding, masking, and priming.
• Apply paint using spray equipment following specifications and quality criteria.
• Inspect units before and after painting to ensure compliance with safety and visual standards.
• Maintain spray guns, mixers, respirators, and related equipment.
• Keep workstations clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Follow all safety procedures, including PPE and respirator requirements.
• Report defects, equipment problems, or safety concerns to the supervisor.

Work Environment

Industrial setting with exposure to chemicals, heat, cold, and paint fumes.
Fast-paced production environment requiring focus, endurance, and strong situational awareness.

Expected Results

• Painted units meet visual, functional, and safety standards.
• Work is completed efficiently and without defects.
• Work areas remain clean and compliant with safety practices.

Required Qualities and Skills

• Strong safety mindset and responsible work habits.
• Self-motivated, quality-focused, and dependable.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented with solid communication skills.

Equipment Used

Spray guns, paint mixers, air/tack cloths, respirators, forklifts or cranes (occasional), and basic hand tools.

Physical Requirements

• Lift 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and ladder climbing.
• Must pass a respiratory fit test and use required PPE (respirator, gloves, safety glasses, etc.).
• Ability to work in hot and cold manufacturing conditions.

Dress Code

Required PPE: respirator, gloves, safety glasses, and possibly coveralls.
Steel-toe boots likely required.

Benefitsof Working with Express:

• Medical Plan
• Holiday Pay (6 Days Observed)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Referral Bonus
• Training
• Weekly Pay