Production Painter

Seneca Dairy Systems, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Dairy Systems, LLC is seeking a reliable Production Painter to support industrial painting and finishing operations. This role is responsible for preparing surfaces, mixing and applying coatings, operating painting equipment, and assembling finished products while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

Join a team that designs and manufactures systems impacting farmers and animals, with ongoing projects in ag-tech innovation and smart fabrication.

Qualifications

• Ability to adjust pressure and flow on pressure pot systems.
• Moderate understanding of industrial painting and finishing processes.
• Ability to lift heavy items as required.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Familiarity with and adherence to safety requirements and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, grinding, masking, and performing other surface preparation activities.
• Mix paints, primers, hardeners, and coatings according to manufacturer specifications.
• Apply industrial coatings using spray guns, pressure pots, brushes, rollers, and other painting equipment.
• Prime and paint agricultural, dairy, industrial, and commercial equipment manufactured by Seneca Dairy Systems.
• Prepare, prime, and paint snow pushers, buckets, attachments, and other products manufactured by ZM Industries.
• Ensure proper coating thickness, coverage, color consistency, and finish quality.
• Perform touch-up painting and repairs as needed.
• Apply decals, labels, and identification markings when required.
• Inspect completed products to verify quality standards are met prior to shipment.
• Maintain paint booth equipment, spray guns, compressors, and related tools.
• Monitor paint inventory and notify supervisors when supplies require replenishment.
• Follow all OSHA, environmental, and company safety regulations regarding paint handling, storage, and disposal.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Assist other production departments as workload demands.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality and efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Surface prep

Industrial painting

Tool use

Safety protocols

Tools

Spray guns

Pressure pots

Paint booth equipment

Job description

Job Description

Seneca Dairy Systems, LLC is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Production Painter to support industrial painting and finishing operations. This role is responsible for preparing surfaces, mixing and applying coatings, operating painting equipment, and assembling finished products while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

Core Values & Expectations

• Arrives on time each day with a ready-to-work attitude
• Maintains strong moral and ethical standards
• Self-motivated with an eagerness to learn
• Displays a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare metal surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, grinding, masking, and performing other surface preparation activities.
• Mix paints, primers, hardeners, and coatings according to manufacturer specifications.
• Apply industrial coatings using spray guns, pressure pots, brushes, rollers, and other painting equipment.
• Prime and paint agricultural, dairy, industrial, and commercial equipment manufactured by Seneca Dairy Systems.
• Prepare, prime, and paint snow pushers, buckets, attachments, and other products manufactured by ZM Industries.
• Ensure proper coating thickness, coverage, color consistency, and finish quality.
• Perform touch-up painting and repairs as needed.
• Apply decals, labels, and identification markings when required.
• Inspect completed products to verify quality standards are met prior to shipment.
• Maintain paint booth equipment, spray guns, compressors, and related tools.
• Monitor paint inventory and notify supervisors when supplies require replenishment.
• Follow all OSHA, environmental, and company safety regulations regarding paint handling, storage, and disposal.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Assist other production departments as workload demands.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality and efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Ability to adjust pressure and flow on pressure pot systems
• Moderate understanding of industrial painting and finishing processes
• Ability to lift heavy items as required
• Experience using hand and power tools
• Familiarity with and adherence to safety requirements and protocols

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Ability to stand for extended periods, lift and move parts, operate painting and material-handling equipment, and work in a manufacturing environment.

Company Description

Work That Matters
At Seneca Dairy Systems, we design and manufacture systems that directly impact the livelihood of farmers and the well-being of animals. Your engineering designs will translate into real-world applications in barns across the country - improving cow comfort, farmer efficiency, and sustainability.

Innovation Meets Agriculture
We’re not just another steel shop. We’re on the frontier of ag-tech innovation, integrating computer vision, automation, and smart fabrication into traditional dairy equipment. You’ll work on challenging, high-impact projects - from AI-driven cow detection systems to custom solar-integrated infrastructure - that are pushing the limits of mechanical design in the ag industry.