Production Associate – Paint

Jobtailor; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced finish line operator in Sanford, NC to apply powder coat and paint finishes on metals per work orders. You will operate powder coat or paint equipment, follow strict safety procedures, and assist across various paint-line tasks.

The role requires ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 35 lbs, and readiness for overtime as business needs arise. Prior experience and successful completion of screenings are expected.

Qualifications

• Prior work experience
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
• Ability to perform repetitive operations
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Overtime as needed to support business needs
• Successful completion of an online assessment/interview/background check/drug screen/medical review
• Top candidates may have experience in shot blast operations or powder coat painting

Responsibilities

• Operate powder coat, paint, or other equipment to apply finishes on metals or products per work orders
• Follow required safety procedures at all times
• Work in areas including shot blast operation, powder painting, caulking, blow-off, loading/unloading, masking/demasking, and pre-inspection
• Support the paint line across assigned duties
• Work overtime as needed to support business needs

Skills

Powder coat application

Shot blast operation

Fabrication powder coat painting

Electrostatic paint application

Blueprint reading

Tools

Paint equipment

Industrial powder coat equipment

Job description

• Operate powder coat, paint, or other equipment to apply industrial powder coat or paint on metals or products according to specified work orders
• Follow required safety procedures at all times
• Work in areas including shot blast operation, powder painting, caulking, blow-off operation, loading/unloading, masking/demasking, and pre-inspection
• Support the paint line across assigned duties
• Work overtime as needed to support business needs

Requirements

• Prior work experience
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
• Ability to perform repetitive operations
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to work overtime as needed to support business needs
• Successful completion of an online assessment
• Successful completion of an interview
• Successful completion of a background check
• Successful completion of a drug screen
• Successful completion of a medical review
• Top candidates may have experience in shot blast operations
• Top candidates may have experience in fabrication powder coat painting
• Top candidates may have experience in top coat, prime coat, and electrostatic paint
• Top candidates may have ability to read blueprints / engineering drawings

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in operating powder coat and paint equipment while adhering to safety procedures. Capable of performing repetitive tasks and supporting various operations in a paint line environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Powder Coat Application
• Shot Blast Operation
• Fabrication Powder Coat Painting
• Electrostatic Paint Application
• Blueprint Reading

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Powder Coat Application
• Shot Blast Operation
• Fabrication Powder Coat Painting
• Electrostatic Paint Application
• Blueprint Reading

Soft Skills

• Ability to Work Overtime
• Ability to Perform Repetitive Operations

Industry Keywords

• Safety Procedures
• Loading/Unloading
• Masking/Demasking
• Pre-Inspection

Tools & Technologies

• Paint Equipment
• Industrial Powder Coat Equipment