Painter

Chart, Inc.; New Prague (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

HSA contributions

FSA for Health/Dependent Care

Company-paid disability coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Chart, Inc. in New Prague, MN is hiring for a 2nd shift Painter to prepare and paint cryogenic units using specified materials and spray equipment. Work hours are 2:45pm–12:45am, Monday through Thursday, with safety as priority.

You will mix paint to spec, prep and prime units, inspect and maintain equipment, and perform touchups as needed. High school diploma or GED required; prior manufacturing paint experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous paint experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience with paint repairs and touchup.
• Able to read and use a tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Mix paint to designated specifications.
• Prep units prior to painting using a blasting booth and other hand preparation methods.
• Prime units prior to painting using an epoxy primer and urethane paint air assist mixing system.
• Perform daily inspections and documentation on equipment, filters, and paint readings.
• Perform necessary touchups when needed.
• Perform maintenance on booth and paint sprayer.
• Clean paint spraying equipment.
• Adhere to painting specifications.
• Adhere to printed work instruction manuals.
• Observe and practice safety procedures and policies, participate in department safety meetings and initiatives.
• May be asked to work in other areas as company need requires.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by manager.

Skills

Paint experience

Paint repairs & touchup

Tape measure reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Requisition ID40072-Posted10/08/2026-201640 (DIRECT SHOP-LPV)-United States-MN-New Prague

Chart’s Painters are critical to preparing and painting cryogenic units using different preparation materials and spraying equipment as one of the final steps in the manufacturing process.

2nd Shift Position: 2:45pm - 12:45am Monday - Thursday

What Will You Do?

• Mix paint to designated specifications
• Prep units prior to painting using a blasting booth and other hand preparation methods
• Prime units prior to painting using an epoxy primer and urethane paint air assist mixing system.
• Perform daily inspections and documentation on equipment, filters, and paint readings
• Perform necessary touchups when needed
• Perform maintenance on booth and paint sprayer
• Clean paint spraying equipment
• Adhere to painting specifications
• Adhere to printed work instruction manuals
• Observe and practice safety procedures and policies, participate in department safety meetings and initiatives
• May be asked to work in other areas as company need requires
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by manager

Your Physical Work Environment Will Require…

• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs. and occasionally heavier (50-60 lbs.) with assistance
• Frequent sitting, standing, stooping, bending, twisting, walking and occasional crawling
• Frequent pushing, pulling and handling of materials
• Occasional climbing and working at elevated positions
• Exposure to metal cutting, welding odors, welding flash and incidental acceptable limits of x-ray radiation
• Possible exposure to chemical odors and temperature extremes
• Exposure to overhead objects and occasional flying debris
• Required use of respirator, safety glasses with side shields, ANSI approved steel-toed safety shoes, hearing protection and hard hat

Your Experience Should Be...

• Previous paint experience in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience with paint repairs and touchup
• Able to read and use a tape measure

Your Education Should Be…

High school diploma or GED required

Our Benefits Package...

• Compensation range: $23.93 -$32.58 per hour
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer contributions to an HSA account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance with the option to purchase supplemental individual, spouse and dependent child coverage
• Up to two weeks of paid family leave
• 401k retirement savings plan including a company match