Painter

Volvo Penta; Lexington (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan match

Safety-focused work environment

Job summary

Volvo Group seeks a paint technician to apply wet paint films to production parts using a hand-held electrostatic spray gun in a controlled spray booth environment. The role requires adherence to safety, quality specifications, and daily attendance.

You will maintain equipment, assist with material handling, and support housekeeping and waste reduction initiatives. Eligible applicants will receive a competitive hourly wage with benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand, move, bend, and stoop with controlled movements to paint parts.
• Requires full vision and eye coordination.
• On-the-job training in paint application and spray techniques.

Responsibilities

• Punctuality and daily attendance.
• Operate and maintain hand-held electrostatic spray gun.
• Apply wet paint film to production parts within specified thickness and texture.
• Maintain cleanliness of spray booth area and tools.
• Move hazardous material safely and responsibly.
• Stock and order supplies as needed.
• Participate in 5S and safety activities.
• Support continuous improvement and Kaizen events as needed.

Skills

Spray painting

Safety training

5S

Kaizen

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand-held spray gun

Spray gun maintenance

Respirators PPE

Job description

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

Position Summary

Paint various production parts to specifications, ensuring consistent quality and adherence to customer specifications while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Punctuality and daily attendance.
• Operate and use hand-held electrostatic spray gun.
• Maintain operational condition of paint gun.
• Apply wet paint film of specific thickness and texture to production parts in a quality manner within timed sequences.
• Operate blow-off nozzle; moderate to heavy lifting to remove excess water from parts.
• Maintain quality standards for work incoming and outgoing.
• Move hazardous material.
• Cleanup of shop and work area.
• Rework of parts to be painted.
• Ordering and stocking supplies.
• Performs other duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management to support Volvo Penta goals and objectives.

Within The Framework Of VPS/Quality/Environment/Safety Are The Following Roles

• Do your job, improve your job, develop yourself and develop your team.
• Follow all quality work instructions to ensure compliance with customer specifications and product requirements.
• Follow all environmental/safety work instructions to maintain compliance with Volvo standards and applicable legal requirements.
• Complete and sustain daily 5S activities to support a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Submit safety observations as required to promote continuous improvement and workplace safety.
• Initiate Kaizen improvements/PSM and actively participate in cross-functional Kaizen/PMS events as needed to drive operational excellence.
• Actively work with waste identification and analysis to support productivity, quality, and cost improvement goals

Skills And Knowledge Required

• Must have good coordination and ability to stand, move, bend, and stoop with calculated movements in order to paint various size and dimensions of parts using hand-held spray gun.
• Requires full range of vision and eye coordination.
• Requires on-the-job training in paint application, spray techniques, and spray gun maintenance.
• Must be trained in Basic Liquid Spray Technology.
• Annual portable fire extinguisher training.
• RCRA training annually.

Education And Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent required

Equipment Used And Working Environment

• Hand-held electrostatic spray gun.
• Respirators (Facial hair that comes between the sealing surface of the face piece and the face or that interferes with valve function is not permitted)
• Coveralls (PPE).
• Gloves and painters boots (PPE).
• Must be able to work inside closed spray booth area, exposed to paint and solvent fumes.
• Must be able to withstand high heat and humid conditions as well as high noise level conditions.
• Must be able to life moderate to heavy loads.

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For this position, the base pay is set at $21.24 - $26.24/ hour, and where applicable, bonus eligible. The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

In addition to a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
• Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
• Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
• Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who We Are And What We Believe In

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

Volvo Penta, a world-leading supplier of engines and complete drive systems for marine and industrial applications, you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who works with passion, trust each other and embraces change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.