Painter

Besser Company; Boone (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Besser Company in Boone, IA is seeking a paint room operator in the Manufacturing department. You will transport equipment to the paint area, assemble spray gun, prepare paint and gun, and spray equipment per order with the specified color.

Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and about one year of shop experience. You must handle heavy items safely, follow safety rules, and perform additional duties as assigned within the department.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: One year shop experience.
• Skills: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair and maintenance.
• Requirements: Safe work record and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Transports equipment and parts to the paint room and positions for painting.
• Assembles spray gun and equipment and prepares paint and gun for painting.
• Spray paints equipment and parts per Customer Order with specified color.
• Cleans paint booth, lights and spray gun equipment.
• Maintains filters on the Paint Booth and records the Change out.
• Maintain the Waste Paint Barrels and Paint Shed.
• Notifies Purchasing of Paint, equipment, filters, stickers and misc. supplies needed.
• Painter will be required to do other jobs in the department.

Skills

Machinery knowledge

Manual strength

Flexibility

Hand tool handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company: Besser Company

Department: Manufacturing

Location: Boone, Iowa

Posted: 08/10/2026

Essential Functions

• Transports equipment and parts to the paint room and positions for painting
• Assembles spray gun and equipment and prepares paint and gun for painting
• Spray paints equipment and parts per Customer Order with specified color
• Cleans paint booth, lights and spray gun equipment
• Maintains the filters on the Paint Booth and records the Change out
• Maintain the Waste Paint Barrels and Paint Shed
• Notifies Purchasing of Paint, equipment, filters, stickers and misc. supplies needed
• Painter will be required to do other jobs in the department

GENERAL INFORMATION

Transports equipment in a Safe manner with two-wheel cart or pallet jack

Heavy equipment should not be moved until they are dry

Job Qualifications

Performs other Duties as required

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: One year shop experience.
• Skills: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair and maintenance. The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull and carry objects. The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs. Using hands and arms in handling, installing, forming, positioning, and moving materials or in manipulating things such as hand tools and hoist.
• Requirements: Operator must work in a safe manner and must have a safe work record. Safety must be the first and foremost concern as these machines are capable of great bodily harm.