Production Painter

Wil-Ro Truck Bodies; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company 401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Gym membership reimbursement

Uniforms provided

Paid volunteer day

Referral program

Job summary

Wil-Ro, Inc. is seeking a Production Painter in Gallatin, TN for 2nd or 3rd shift. You will perform production painting in a manufacturing setting, using gravity-feed and pressure-fed systems, and work with bedliners.

Responsibilities include bodywork prep, wet sanding, and buffing to achieve high-quality finishes. The role requires experience with different paints, attention to detail, and adherence to OSHA respirator and facial hair standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with production painting in a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with various paint types and application systems.
• Bodywork and surface prep experience required.
• Understanding of gravity-feed/pressure-fed guns and bedliner systems.
• Detail-oriented with emphasis on quality control.
• Experience with wet sanding and buffing.
• Ability to mix paints per manufacturer guidelines.
• Comfortable in high-heat environments and clean workspace.

Responsibilities

• Perform production painting in a manufacturing environment.
• Work with gravity-feed and pressure-fed paint systems and bedliners.
• Carry out bodywork and prep prior to painting.
• Wet sand and buff painted surfaces to required finish.
• Mix paints according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness of workspace and equipment.
• Adhere to OSHA respirator use and facial hair policy.
• Ensure high-heat tolerance during shifts.

Skills

Production painting in manufacturing

Paint types familiarity

Bodywork prep experience

Sanding and buffing

Detail-oriented

Paint mixing to guidelines

High-heat environment readiness

OSHA respirator compliance

Tools

Belt Sander

Job description

Production PainterAbout Wil-Ro, Inc: Crafted in America since 1973, Wil-Ro, Inc. manufactures the highest-quality truck bodies for landscaping, hauling, construction, equipment distribution, and farming. Headquartered in Gallatin, Tennessee, Wil-Ro serves customers and distributor partners nationwide. Wil-Ro is an award-winner of The Tennessean’s Top Workplaces 2021 - 2023; 2025-2026.Expectations and Responsibilities:2nd Shift 2:15pm - 10:45pm 3rd Shift 10:30pm - 7:00 amProduction painting in a manufacturing environmentFamiliarity with different types of paint- Comfortable with single-stage urethane paintBodywork and prep experienceUnderstanding of the following application systems (gravity-feed paint gun, pressure-fed paint system, bedliner)Detail-oriented and a focus on qualityWet sanding and buffing experienceMixing paint according to manufacturer guidelinesComfortable working in high-heat environmentsCleanliness of workspace and equipmentRequirementsMust wear OSHA standard respirator mask while painting.Must comply with OSHA standards for facial hair requirements.Pay InformationPay based on experience.BenefitsCompany sponsored 401(k) plan; 100% match up to 6% of salary (after one year)Medical, dental, vision plan – 50% sponsored (employee only) by Wil-Ro, Inc. (after 90 days)Life insurance, 100% paid by company (after 90 days)Disability insurance, 50% paid by company (after 90 days)Annual reimbursement for eye exam and prescription eye glassesSupplemental insurance; short and long term disability available (after 90 days)Paid vacation; 10 days annually/80 hoursPaid holidays; 9 days annuallyPaid personal days; 4 days annually (2 @90 days; 2 @180 days)Cell phone reimbursement of $50/monthTuition reimbursement (up to the federal limit after 90 days)Gym membership reimbursement (50% or up to 40/month after 90 days)Paid volunteer day; 1 day annuallyCompany provided uniformsMaternity/paternity leave, paid (after 90 days)Team member referral program (up to $1250 for referring team member)Team member truck body purchase program (after 90 days)You should be proficient in:Collision Repair & Structural AnalysisExperience in a Manufacturing EnvironmentMachines & technologies you'll use:Belt Sander