Painter I

Joyce/Dayton Corp.; Portland, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,789,000 - 38,022,000; Full time

Job summary

Joyce/Dayton Corp. in Portland, IN is seeking a Painter I on Shift 1 to safely produce high-quality painted products in a low-volume, high-mix shop. You will apply finishes, read specs, set up equipment, mix paints, prep surfaces and inspect for defects to ensure customer quality.

This hourly, non-exempt role reports to the Assembly & Fulfillment Supervisor and offers opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year painting experience in custom/shop environment.
• Ability to read and execute paint specifications and color codes.
• Experience painting varied product geometries.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with assembly blueprint reading skills.
• Able to follow BOMs and maintain quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and paint products per drawings and specs.
• Operate spray guns, brushes, rollers and maintain equipment.
• Read and interpret paint specs from drawings.
• Set up and maintain paint equipment and curing systems.
• Mix and match paints to required colors and finishes.
• Surface prep including masking, sanding and priming.
• Inspect painted surfaces for defects and perform touch-ups.
• Follow routing information and record keeping.

Skills

Reading specs

Quality inspection

Paint application

Equipment operation

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Spray equipment

Paint booths

Mixing systems

Curing equipment

Job description

Job Title Painter I Shift Shift 1 (United States of America)

Summary A successful Painter I safely and efficiently produces high-quality painted products in a custom manufacturing environment, meeting all customer-specific quality parameters.

Working in a low-volume, high-mix custom shop, the Painter applies finishes to a wide variety of custom-engineered products, executing unique paint specifications for each order.

This is an Hourly, Non-Exempt position reporting to Assembly & Fulfillment Supervisor.

Job Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and paint custom-manufactured products per customer-specific drawings, color specs, and finish requirements for each unique order.
• Apply paint using spray equipment, brushes, and/or rollers to a diverse range of custom part geometries and sizes.
• Read and interpret customer-specific paint specs, color callouts, and surface finish requirements from engineering drawings and work orders.
• Set up, operate, and maintain all paint equipment including spray guns, paint booths, mixing systems, and curing equipment.
• Mix, thin, and match paints and coatings to achieve specified colors, viscosities, and finishes for each custom order.
• Perform surface preparation including masking, sanding, cleaning, and priming to ensure proper adhesion on varied materials and geometries.
• Visually inspect painted surfaces for defects (runs, sags, orange peel, holidays, coverage gaps) and perform corrective touch-up or rework as needed.
• Ability to meet customer quality parameters related to paint finish.
• Basic crane and forklift experience including forklift certification.
• Capable of understanding and following routing information.
• Basic record keeping abilities.
• Ability to operate hand tools.
• Ability to communicate with and work closely with others including assembly.
• Read and compare packaging & paint requirements to print/specs.
• Ability to perform testing and complete documentation as required by the customers.
• Ability to monitor and communicate inventory concerns.
• Commitment to delivery requirements and overall customer care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Critical Skills:

• Trustworthiness- We earn trust through honesty, integrity and reliability.
• Adaptable- We are able to maintain effectiveness in a changing environment.
• Approachable- We are open minded, friendly, engaging, understanding and empathetic; being comfortable engaging in challenging conversations.
• Curious- We improve the organization by seeking information and knowledge to continually grow and learn and reduce moments of uncertainty and ambiguity.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preference of at least 1 year proven experience in a painting role within a custom or job-shop manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to read and execute customer-specific paint specifications, color codes, and finish requirements.
• Experience painting varied and non-repeating product types, geometries, and materials preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player mentality.
• Assembly blueprint reading skills.
• Understanding of BOM's (Bill Of Materials).
• Troubleshooting capabilities.
• Ability to inspect work and meet quality expectations.
• Ability to identify and share process improvement ideas, lean thinker.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Time Type Full time Joyce/Dayton Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

When you join Joyce/Dayton, you'll work with a growing team making an impact.

We're always looking for passionate, curious and humble people to join our team. Come work alongside a talented group of individuals that are driven to deliver great customer outcomes in one of our multiple locations including Dayton, OH and manufacturing facilities in Portland, IN and Clayton, OH.

As the premier provider of screw jacks and other mechanical linear motion products in North America, our mission is to consistently exceed customer At Joyce/Dayton we put our employees and our customers at the center of everything we do.

Our mission drives us to be resourceful, seek diverse perspectives, and navigate through ambiguity. By working together on behalf of our customers, we are building the future.

Are you ready to embrace the challenge? Come build the future with us.

As part of the Joyce/Dayton family, we are proud to offer benefits to help ease your mind and allow you to do your best.

Benefits

• With a range of benefits and resources, you and your family will have access to programs designed to prioritize your health and retirement well-being.