Paint Technician I - 2nd Shift (High-Volume Factory)

Gray Manufacturing Company, Inc; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Manufacturing Company, Inc. is seeking a Paint Helper for the 2nd shift (Monday - Thursday 4:30pm-3:00am) in Missouri. Starting pay is $24.91/hr plus a $3.50/hr shift premium, totaling $28.41/hr.

The role supports the Painter in a high-volume wet coat paint system and ensures smooth product flow into assembly lines. Key duties include pre-paint preparation, moving products through bays, maintaining wash solutions, assisting with equipment and paint mixing, and documenting activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Auto body training or industrial paint experience preferred.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to safely stand for 95% of the working shift.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the product to be painted by pre-paint inspection for cleanliness, hanging (if necessary), cleaning, and masking, to include some minor pre-paint assembly.
• Position painted product into the proper bays by routing conveyor trolleys through the painting process and into the appropriate assembly lines, down stacking or off loading when necessary to free up trolleys.
• Maintains the proper washing/rinsing/phosphatizing solution mix in the parts washer by testing the solutions and adding appropriate ingredients to meet the requirements.
• Assists the painter by helping maintaining all paint related equipment, mixing paints to specifications, cleaning/flushing paint equipment and reclaiming used solvents.
• Maintains Engineering specifications by observing operations, detecting malfunctions and inspecting processed parts. Report all product deficiencies to the supervisor immediately.
• Performs entry level paint duties and serves as a back-up painter.
• Ensures operation of equipment by performing routine maintenance; following machine manufacturers’ instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions and reporting all discrepancies and malfunctions to the supervisor immediately.
• Documents work activities by using time sheets and work orders.
• Contributes to a team effort by striving for high quality of work and accomplishing results as needed. Performs work in a timely manner and to the best of his/her ability.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment for themselves and others by complying with safety procedures, rules and regulations including use of personal protective equipment.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Gray Manufacturing Company, Inc. is seeking a Paint Helper for the 2nd shift (Monday - Thursday 4:30pm-3:00am) in Missouri. Starting pay is $24.91/hr plus a $3.50/hr shift premium, totaling $28.41/hr.

The role supports the Painter in a high-volume wet coat paint system and ensures smooth product flow into assembly lines. Key duties include pre-paint preparation, moving products through bays, maintaining wash solutions, assisting with equipment and paint mixing, and documenting activities.