Painter

Texas Hydraulics, Inc.; Spring City (Chester County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydromotion, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Painter I to join our manufacturing team. In this hands-on role, you’ll prepare and finish a variety of products to meet quality and appearance standards.

Responsibilities include selecting colors, mixing paints, following instructions, surface prep, priming/topcoating, inspection, and safety compliance in a non air-conditioned shop environment. The role requires teamwork and reliability.

Qualifications

• At least one year of industrial painting experience.
• Ability to read and understand prints, or the willingness and ability to learn.
• Ability to follow written instructions and product specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Select the correct paint color and product specifications for each job.
• Mix and thin paint to achieve the required viscosity.
• Read and follow work instructions, specifications, and prints.
• Prepare surfaces for painting, including masking and covering areas that should not be painted.
• Apply primer and topcoat to specified thicknesses using spray-painting equipment.
• Inspect finished work and perform touch-ups or rework as needed.
• Properly clean equipment using appropriate solvents and maintain the paint booth and surrounding work area.
• Operate a jib crane to safely move products as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain high standards of quality and workmanship.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial painting

Read prints

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Job description

Overview

Put the finishing touch on products built to perform.

Hydromotion is looking for a Painter I to join our manufacturing team. In this hands‑on role, you’ll prepare and professionally finish a variety of manufactured products, helping ensure every product that leaves our facility meets our standards for quality and appearance.

If you have industrial painting experience, take pride in doing quality work, and enjoy working in a manufacturing environment, we’d like to hear from you.

Take pride in your work? So do we. Apply today and join our team.

What You’ll Do

• Select the correct paint color and product specifications for each job.
• Mix and thin paint to achieve the required consistency and viscosity.
• Read and follow work instructions, specifications, and prints.
• Prepare surfaces for painting, including masking and covering areas that should not be painted.
• Apply primer and topcoat to specified thicknesses using spray‑painting equipment.
• Inspect finished work and perform touch‑ups or rework as needed.
• Properly clean equipment using appropriate solvents and maintain the paint booth and surrounding work area.
• Operate a jib crane to safely move products as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain high standards of quality and workmanship.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• At least one year of industrial painting experience.
• Ability to read and understand prints, or the willingness and ability to learn.
• Ability to follow written instructions and product specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a manufacturing environment.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

This position requires regular standing, bending, twisting, and use of the hands and fingers, as well as the ability to lift and move completed units weighing up to 35 pounds. The role requires visual acuity for detailed work.

Employees working in the paint area are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including a Tyvek suit, chemical hood, gloves, and safety shoes, while using a fresh‑air filtration system. This position works in a non‑air‑conditioned manufacturing environment with typical manufacturing noise levels.

Why Hydromotion?

At Hydromotion, you’ll be part of a team that takes pride in quality, craftsmanship, and building products that perform in demanding applications. We value people who take ownership of their work, support their teammates, and want to keep getting better at what they do.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hydromotion, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and job‑related factors without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.