Painter

Reading Truck; Claremore (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Safety equipment discount program

Paid training

Job summary

Reading Truck is hiring a Liquid Painter for the 1st shift to paint specialty truck equipment. You will work in a high-volume shop, preparing surfaces, mixing paints, and applying coatings while ensuring quality standards are met.

The role requires experience from tech school, industry, or personal hobby, and adherence to safety protocols including PPE usage. Join a leading national truck upfitter with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience from tech school, industry or personal hobby.
• Must be able to wear PPE and pass safety tests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces by sanding and grinding.
• Mix, thin and adjust spray equipment for proper atomization.
• Mix paints and primers to exact specifications ordered by the customer.
• Apply coatings per recommended thickness.
• Quality inspection of painted units and parts.
• Operate paint spraying equipment including pot guns and compressors.
• Maintain records on paint.

Skills

Attention to detail

Paint spraying

Surface prep

Quality inspection

Education

Technical school experience

Tools

Spray equipment operation

PPE & safety protocols

Job description

Liquid Painter - 1st Shift

Get paid to play with trucks!

Our Painters work together to complete the painting of specialty truck equipment. Experience required from tech school, industry or personal hobby.

How You Will Make an Impact

Work besides some of the best in a high volume and quality shop fabricating commercial and fleet vehicles.

We are a leading manufacturer, distributor and fleet sales expert of premium truck bodies with commercial upfit for vocational markets nationwide. We strive for a pioneering attitude and a focused commitment to innovation in all we do.

The Nuts and Bolts

• Prepare surfaces as needed by sanding and grinding


• Mix, thin, and adjust spray equipment for proper atomization


• Mix paints and primers to exact specifications ordered by the customer


• Apply coatings per recommended thickness


• Quality inspection process for units and parts scheduled to be painted


• Quality inspection on painted units


• Operate paint spraying equipment including pot guns, compressors etc.


• Craftsmanship must meet Company quality standards


• Follow all Company safety rules and policies


• Maintain records on paint


• Required to complete a full and half face fit test- pre-employment


• Must be willing and able to wear all require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

How We Make an Impact

At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. We continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

Some of Our Total Rewards

We offer big company perks with small company culture:

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life


• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match


• Tuition Reimbursement


• 10 paid holidays


• Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program


• Paid Training and Development Programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

For other career opportunities, please visit our careers page https://www.readingtruck.com/about/careers/

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