Painter: Collins Bus

Forest River Bus; South Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest River Bus is seeking a skilled painter to join our South Hutchinson, KS facility. The role focuses on preparing parts, applying primers and topcoats, and ensuring paint quality meets precise standards.

Responsibilities include surface preparation, color mixing, spray application, thickness testing, and strict adherence to safety and 5S practices in a busy production environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a quality-focused mindset and reliable attendance.
• Ability to multitask and follow written or verbal instructions.
• Some experience in painting or related manufacturing work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect product for quality issues that could affect paint appearance.
• Prepare parts for painting via inspection, surface prep, and cleaning with wax and grease remover.
• Mix coatings with reducer and catalyst using color mixing equipment.
• Apply primers/topcoat with gravity-fed or pressure-fed spray equipment.
• Apply all coats with spray equipment to meet coverage and gloss standards.
• Read and record dry paint thickness using a Mil Reader.
• Maintain spray equipment to meet operational standards.
• Keep paint booth clean and maintain filter changes.
• Ensure hazardous waste is handled and disposed of properly.
• Know spill response procedures and evacuation plan.
• Maintain a safe, 5S-compliant workspace.

Skills

Quality Minded

Good Attendance

Multi Task

Follow Instructions

Some Experience Preferred

Job description

Painter: Collins Bus

Location: 551 Collins Bus, South Hutchinson, Kansas

Responsibilities

• Inspect product for any quality issues that could affect the final appearance of the paint process.
• Prepare parts for painting through inspection, surface prep., and surface cleaning with wax and grease remover.
• Mix coatings with reducer and catalyst at correct mixtures, using color mixture equipment.
• Consistently apply primers/topcoat with gravity fed or pressure fed spray equipment.
• Apply all coats with spray equipment to meet coverage and gloss standards.
• Read and record dry paint thickness using a Mil Reader.
• Must have the ability to correct errors in applications.
• Maintain spray equipment to meet operational standards.
• Maintain paint booth cleanliness and filter changes.
• Ensure that any hazardous waste is handled and disposed of properly.
• Know spill response procedures and evacuation plan.
• Must keep the work area safe and clean to 5S standards.

Qualifications

• Quality Minded
• Good Attendance
• Multi Task
• Follow Instructions
• Some Experience Preferred