Powder Painter - 3rd Shift

Crenlo Engineered Cabs; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Crenlo Engineered Cabs in Greeneville, TN seeks a Lead Painter who can set up and run orders, troubleshoot issues, and train Painter I/II. This role requires coordinating with all departments, ensuring proper booth operations, and maintaining a clean, efficient work area.

The position emphasizes leadership, adherence to SOPs, and hands-on maintenance of painting equipment, with responsibility for training teammates and meeting cycle times.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years experience as entry level painter
• Forklift license is required
• Internal training per standard operating procedures (SOP)

Responsibilities

• Operate in any paint booth and set up for colors as needed
• Maintain standard work guidelines and cycle times
• Perform paint flush process and preventive maintenance
• Participate in 6S housekeeping to keep area orderly
• Ensure proper lighting and airflow before painting
• Train and coordinate with all departments daily
• Rebuild or repair painting equipment at entry level
• Understand paint kitchens and setup
• Conduct mill checks as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Paint booth

Bill of materials

Coating process

Leadership

Training & coordination

Communication

Education

Forklift license

Job description

Position Summary

Highest-level painter, able to set up and run any order, troubleshoots problems, and repairs paint related equipment. Responsible for training Painter 1 and Painter 2.

Incumbent is able to effectively train, coordinate and communicate with all departments.

Key Position Results

• Cross trained in 100% of every part of the paint process
• Can perform initial paint tech duties
• Maintains FPY >90%
• Complete full training of all new painters
• Can perform touch – up duties

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Understands that the utilization of fresh air hoods must be used at all times when painting in a booth or inside of our paint kitchen areas.
• Must demonstrate and maintain standard work guidelines while meeting established cycle times.
• Must understand and perform the paint flush process.
• Must participate in preventative maintenance activities.
• Must participate in daily housekeeping and 6s projects to maintain an orderly work area.
• Must insure proper lighting and airflow parameters are met prior to painting product.
• Must understand E-Stat application and when not to use.
• Responsible for training and all other painters and communicating with them daily
• Full understanding of paint kitchens and set up.
• Can paint in any booth and setup for any color as needed.
• Rebuild and/or repair painting equipment on an entry level basis.
• Performs mill checks as needed to insure proper application is met.
• Other duties as assigned

Critical Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Must possess working knowledge of paint booth.
• Have ability to change over color modules for paint booths.
• Possess troubleshooting skills
• Must be able to read and understand bill of material.
• Complete understanding of coating process and the technology with it.
• Good communication skills and must be able to answer all technical questions about the process.
• Excellent organization skills
• Strong Leadership ability
• Ability to effectively train, coordinate and communicate with all departments

Education / Training Required

• Internal training per standard operating procedures and training sheet (Standard Work Instructions)
• Forklift license
• 1-3 years experience as entry level painter