Painter - Experienced

Dakota Bodies; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Dakota Bodies in Liberty, MO is seeking a Painter for second shift to prepare products, operate painting equipment, and ensure quality. You will work in a non-temperature controlled environment and handle hazardous wastes safely.

Starting pay is $23.00 per hour, with a $2.00/hour second shift differential; the pay range is $23–$25 per hour, DOE. The role includes maintenance on paint equipment and adherence to job specifications.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of prior painting experience.
• Knowledge of wet paint booth processes.
• Able to troubleshoot common paint-related issues.
• Automotive experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced wet painting.
• Prepare product prior to paint application.
• Prepare paint equipment as required.
• Paint product per job instructions.
• Adjust paint machine to maintain quality and production.
• Conduct cross hatch paint adhesion tests.
• Inspect paint booth parts for wear and malfunctions.
• Set up paint, adjust guns, and paint samples.
• Troubleshoot recurring problems without assistance.
• Maintain paint equipment.
• Assist in cleaning paint booths.
• Handle paint, related materials, and hazardous wastes properly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Wet paint booth knowledge

Troubleshooting

Painting experience

Automotive experience (a plus)

Job description

Job Details Job Location: Dakota Bodies Liberty - Liberty, MO 64068-8273 Salary Range: $23.00 - $25.00 Hourly Starting pay is $23.00, DOE 2nd Shift Differential is an additional $2.00/hour

The Painter is responsible for preparing the product per instructions and operating various painting equipment and methods without supervision. This position must be able to spray wash and make adjustments as needed. The Painter also inspects material for any runs, or unpainted areas and retouches as required per specifications. The role will perform required maintenance on paint equipment as needed. A successful candidate is a self-motivated, team player and ability to work in a non- temperature controlled environment.

Responsibilities

• Ability to perform advanced wet painting.
• Prepares product prior to paint application.
• Prepares paint equipment as required.
• Paints product per job instructions.
• Must be able to make adjustments to paint machine as needed to maintain good quality and production.
• Performs cross hatch paint adhesion test.
• Checks all parts of paint booth for wear, malfunction, and replace as needed.
• Must be able to set up paint, set up and adjust paint guns, and paint samples.
• Must be proficient at troubleshooting most common recurring problems without assistance.
• Performs required maintenance on paint equipment.
• Assists in cleaning of paint booths.
• Handles paint, paint related materials and hazardous wastes properly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must possess working knowledge of wet paint booth and knowledge of processes
• Have ability to change over color modules for paint booths
• Possess troubleshooting skills
• 1-2 Years of prior painting experience
• Previous automotive experience is a plus