Painter 1st Shift

LeeBoy; Lincolnton, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

LEEBOY Inc., part of the FAYAT Group, is seeking an automotive painter for our Lincolnton, NC facility to spray machines and parts with urethane and polyurethane paints.

This role requires basic spray gun operation, paint equipment knowledge, and the ability to mix paints by ratios. Hours are Monday–Thursday 6:00 am to 4:45 pm; Fridays and Saturdays may be required based on production. Employees must lift up to 50 pounds and climb ladders as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year certificate from college or technical school.
• 1-2 years painting experience, automotive preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate spray gun and paint equipment.
• Mix paints by ratios and apply coats to machines/parts.
• Mask areas and prep surfaces for painting.
• Maintain and clean spray equipment and booths.
• Assist with basic waste handling and safety procedures.

Skills

Spray gun operation

Paint mixing

Basic painting techniques

Safety and waste handling

Education

High School diploma or GED

College/Technical certificate (1 year)

1-2 years painting experience ( automotive preferred)

Tools

Paint booths and ovens equipment

Paint kitchen area equipment

Job description

Description

LEEBOY Inc., part of the FAYAT Group, is a global leader in the production of commercial asphalt pavers and road maintenance equipment. With more than 60 years of industry expertise, we deliver reliable, high-quality machinery that supports road construction professionals worldwide. We value integrity, innovation, and agility, and we recognize our employees as our most important asset. Our commitment to excellence continues to strengthen the trust placed in our products and our brand.

About the Role

Sprays surface of machines and/or parts, manufactured products, or working area with protective or decorative material such as urethane and/ polyurethane paints.

The hours for this position are Monday - Thursday 6:00 am to 4:45 pm. Fridays will be based on production needs. Occasional Saturdays are possible, depending on production needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must have basic automotive painter knowledge.
• Basic spray gun operation, basic paint equipment knowledge and repairs, basic spraying techniques.
• Spray equipment (2KS paint mixing systems, spray guns, pumps, pressure pots, spray gun cleaning station, paint kitchen area, booths ad ovens).
• Applying paint, mixing paint ratios
• Taping or masking areas
• Set up load/unload paint booths and ovens.
• Touch up equipment, panel painting or blending the area.
• Basic non-hazardous and hazardous waste training and disposal
• Must be willing to prep machines and/or parts to be painted.
• Knowledge of basic operation of the solvent recycler
• Use a 3-wheel hydraulic cart to move the machines around the paint area.
• Must be able to climb ladders (up to 12 feet), stoop, bend, reaching, pulling, walking, kneeling, standing, crouching, and crawling.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to mix all paint colors by ratio.
• Must be able to use dry film thickness gauge after the paint has cured.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED (General Education Degree)
• One year certificate from college or technical school
• One to two years painting experience (automotive preferred)

Physical Demands

• The employee is frequently required to walk, use hands/fingers, reach with hands/arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb/balance on a ladder (up to 12 feet in the air)
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities are required by this job include close vision and color vision.