Painter - 1st Shift

Johnson Controls, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls in San Antonio, TX is seeking a 2nd Shift Painter to contribute to the production of high‑quality HVAC equipment by applying industrial coatings and finishes with precision. The role requires experience with enamel, epoxy, and related paints, plus a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

This full‑time position offers competitive benefits and a pay rate of $18.50 per hour, with emphasis on safety, quality, and teamwork in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience with industrial paints (enamel, zinc, carboline, amerlock, epoxy, and thinners).
• Knowledge of hazardous waste handling, storage documentation, and environmental safety practices.
• Knowledgeable in the preparation of material, mixtures and equipment.
• Ability to read measuring devices and perform math at a level normally acquired through the completion of high school.
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe work area and/or equipment as required.
• Good hand dexterity required to perform production.
• Active participation in a Continuous Improvement Team is required.

Responsibilities

• Apply various types of industrial paints, thinners, and safety solvents to units and components using proper mixing and application techniques.
• Perform mixing procedures to specifications to paint units and/or their components with proper application techniques.
• Perform hydro testing.
• Perform housekeeping and other duties as required.

Skills

Industrial painting

Safety awareness

Mathematical ability

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Spray paint equipment

Job description

Location: San Antonio, TX. Shift: 1st Shift | Full-time Mon - Sat: 5 AM - 3:30 PM. Pay: $18.50/hour.

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission‑critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry‑leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real‑world results and help move society forward. Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team.

As a 2nd Shift Painter, you’ll contribute to the production of high‑quality HVAC equipment by applying industrial coatings and finishes with precision and care. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in industrial painting and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

What you will do

• Apply various types of industrial paints, thinners, and safety solvents to units and components using proper mixing and application techniques.
• Perform mixing procedures to specifications to pain units and/or their components with proper application techniques.
• Perform hydro testing.
• Perform housekeeping and other duties as required.

Physical/Mental Requirements

Lifting 50 lbs. (occasionally), standing (constantly), walking (frequently), bending (frequently), climbing (frequently), crawling (occasionally), reaching (frequently), grasping (frequently), sitting (occasionally), connecting (frequently), pulling (frequently), reading prints (frequently), and exercising judgment (frequently). Must understand and follow safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Vision corrected to 20/20. Handling equipment (frequently).

Environmental Factors

Manufacturing environment - Exposure to noise, dirt, dust, cold/heat (indoor), and cold/heat (outdoor). Job hazards of working around heavy equipment and machinery.

Tools and Equipment Used

• Forklift
• Spray paint equipment

What We Look For

Required

• 2-4 years of experience with industrial paints including enamel, zinc, carboline, amerlock, epoxy, and thinners
• Knowledge of hazardous waste handling, storage documentation, and environmental safety practices
• Knowledgeable in the preparation of material, mixtures and equipment
• Ability to read measuring devices and perform math at a level normally acquired through the completion of high school
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe work area and/or equipment as required
• Good hand dexterity required to perform production
• As a condition of employment, active participation in a Continuous Improvement Team is required

Preferred

• Experience in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heavy equipment and machinery.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $18.50 This position includes a competitive benefits package.

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission‑critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.