Painter 1

The Shyft Group; Bristol (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

401(k) with match

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Educational Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Dependent Care

Job summary

The Shyft Group's Utilimaster division in Bristol, IN is seeking a Painter 1 to paint full-sized vehicles with high quality and efficiency. The role requires 1–2 years of automotive painting experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work with paint equipment and safety standards.

Responsibilities include applying base and clear coats, mixing tints, maintaining paint codes, performing PPE, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet production goals. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required; automotive paint certification or vocational training preferred.
• Minimum 1–2 years automotive paint experience.
• Excellent attendance and a positive attitude.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Self-motivated, team oriented, and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Paint full-sized vehicles with minimal defects.
• Perform preventive maintenance on paint equipment.
• Identify and spot repair paint defects per specs.
• Verify cleaning chemical concentrations.
• Pre-treat and prep cabs and parts for paint.
• Spray base coat and clear coat.
• Mix tints to match paint codes.
• Maintain documentation of paint codes.
• Coordinate material movement within the paint area.
• Load and unload parts per process documentation.
• Support 5S and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Resolve issues with cross-functional teams (engineering, materials, purchasing).
• Learn and retain skills needed in the area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team orientation

Self-motivated

Basic computer skills

Positive attitude

Excellent attendance

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Automotive paint certification or vocational training

Tools

Paint equipment

Job description

Painter 1 | Utilimaster | Bristol, IN (Main)

Regular Employee | Hourly Non-Exempt

What you'll do:

• Responsible for painting full sized vehicles with very minimal defects
• Perform preventive maintenance on paint equipment
• Identify and spot repair paint defects in accordance with appearance specification
• Verify cleaning chemical concentrations
• Pre-treat and prep cabs and parts for paint
• Spray base coat and clear coat
• Mix tints following a formula to match paint codes
• Maintain accurate documentation of paint codes
• Coordinate material movement within the paint area
• Load and unload parts on racking or carts per process documentation
• Learn and retain skills and practices needed to complete duties in assigned area
• Read and follow detailed operator instructions, installation drawings, blueprints, etcetera, as required by a particular area
• Self-check work and inspect prior processes
• Use basic hand, electric, cordless, and pneumatic tools, as required
• Meet production goals
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Initiate process improvements
• Support 5S in work area
• Communicate with manufacturing and other cross-functional teams (engineering, materials, purchasing, sales, etcetera) to resolve issues
• Solve complex problems with minimal assistance
• Know various customer vehicles and trucks
• Ability to mask multiple color units & train FAP Paint
• Undercoat
• Paint Touch Up
• Wheel Alignment

What you need to be successful:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• HS Diploma or GED required (Automotive paint certification or vocational schoolcertificate preferred)
• Minimum 1-2 years Automotive paint experience
• Excellent attendance
• Positive attitude
• Strong and consistent attention to detail
• Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task
• Team oriented
• Basic computer skills are required
• No critical shortcomings on last performance review
• Demonstrated understanding of Paint materials and cleaning chemicals
• Vocational training for automotive finishing, preferred

ABLE TO:

• Tolerate very high heat temperatures, high dust, and exposure to chemicals
• Work overtime on short notice

BE WILLING TO:

• Wear PPE respirators for extended amount of time
• Improve self / area / company (including pursuing additional training, if needed)
• Develop a working knowledge of company's systems (example: AS/400)

Why The Shyft Group?

Our people are our greatest asset, and your success is our success! That's why we provide comprehensive benefits that support your health, financial security, and work-life balance-so you can thrive both personally and professionally.

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Wellness Plan
• Financial Security: 401(k) with match, Disability, Life Insurance
• Work/Life & Growth: Educational Reimbursement, EAP, Dependent Care

At The Shyft Group, we don't just offer benefits-we invest in your well-being. Join us and experience the difference!

Who we are:

The Shyft Group is the North American leader in specialty vehicles, including last-mile delivery vans, work trucks, and motorhome chassis. Our 10 brands-Utilimaster, Blue Arc, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond, Builtmore, and Independent Truck Upfitters-are powered by 3,000+ team members across the U.S. and Canada.

Backed by 50 years of innovation and a supportive, entrepreneurial culture, we're leading the way in electrification and proudly ranked among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at [e-mail].

The Shyft Group is an E-Verify Employer

Shyft uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details. E-Verify Notice U.S. Right to Work Notice.