Paintmaker - Precision Coating Technician (Day Shift)

Rust-Oleum; Hagerstown (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life & disability

401(k) after 3 months

Paid holidays & vacation

Stock purchases

Job summary

Rust-Oleum is seeking a Paint Maker to ensure product quality by operating and tending machines that mix and coat materials for paint products. You will monitor gauges, adjust processes, and handle mixing of coatings to meet specifications.

The role requires a high school diploma and 1–3 years in a manufacturing or chemical processing environment, with strong safety awareness and teamwork. Starting pay is $24.20 per hour on a Day Shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing/chemical processing environment.
• Prior paint manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.
• Good written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work well with other peer groups.
• Knowledge of industrial safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects or deviations from standards, and make adjustments as necessary.
• Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections, or by using machinery.
• Weigh or measure chemicals, coatings, or paints before adding them to machines.
• Select appropriate coatings, paints, or sprays, or prepare them by mixing substances according to formulas, using automated paint mixing equipment.
• Set up and operate machines to paint or coat products with such materials as silver and copper solution, rubber, paint, glaze, oil, or rustproofing materials.
• Turn dials, handwheels, valves, or switches to regulate conveyor speeds, machine temperature, air pressure, and circulation, and the flow or spray of coatings or paints.
• Start and stop operation of machines, using levers or buttons.
• Record operational data on specified forms.
• Start pumps to mix solutions and fill tanks.
• Operate auxiliary machines or equipment used in coating or painting processes.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Safety regulations knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Rust-Oleum is seeking a Paint Maker to ensure product quality by operating and tending machines that mix and coat materials for paint products. You will monitor gauges, adjust processes, and handle mixing of coatings to meet specifications.

The role requires a high school diploma and 1–3 years in a manufacturing or chemical processing environment, with strong safety awareness and teamwork. Starting pay is $24.20 per hour on a Day Shift.