Spray Painter

TOTAL Deutschland GmbH; Hopkinton (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hutchinson is seeking an experienced painter to maintain a safe, clean work environment while preparing and painting metal parts. You will mix paints, adjust spray equipment, and ensure finishes meet specs with efficient production. You’ll document inspections, follow safety rules, and collaborate with team members.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and may prefer technical spray painting training or 3–5 years related experience. U.S.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical spray painting training preferred.
• Must understand safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Experience with painting processes and quality inspections is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following safety procedures and PPE.
• Layout parts on tables in preparation for painting.
• Mix paints to proper viscosity and adjust spray equipment.
• Operate spray equipment to produce quality parts meeting specs and inventory levels.
• Record inspections and notify lead of issues for corrective actions.
• Maintain documents like inspection sheets and change notices.
• Work as part of a team and cross-train as needed.

Skills

Safety awareness

Paint spraying

Quality inspection

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical spray painting training

Tools

Spray guns

Paint mixing / viscosity

Inspection tools

Job description

Responsibilities for the position include:

Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following company safety procedures and required PPE.

Identify and use proper materials and metals.

Layout parts on tables in preparation for the painting process.

Move materials as necessary using prescribed material handling techniques.

May prepare and clean metals - .operations include; degreasing, derusting, phosphatizing, wheelabrating, hand and spray painting.

Mix paints to proper viscosity for spraying as required by specs, fill tanks; adjust spray guns to obtain required finish, coverage, and economy; adjust pressures.

Applies prepared paints Operate equipment producing quality parts while meeting efficiency standards and proper levels of working inventory.

Check work using the prescribed quality procedure, record and notify the lead person of any issues, making corrections as instructed.

Maintain all necessary documents such as inspection check sheets on produced parts or equipment, labor cards, or change notices.

Work to eliminate non-value-added activities.

Work as part of a team cross-training as needed.

Requirements:

Exhibit a high degree of responsibility with an emphasis on safety

Be aware of the respiratory requirements in their areas and cleared for usage

Able to perform essential functions of the job per OSHA standards and complete medical evaluation for the use of a respirator as needed.

Clean, maintain and store the equipment as required

Position requires a High School Diploma or GED. (Preferred)

Technical training in industrial spray painting preferred or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to comprehend and train to documents such as work instructions, safety rules, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals written in the English language.

Ability to perform repetitive work, change tasks frequently, maintains attention to detail and speed without loss to production.

Ability to detect and correct process problems on assigned workstations.

Work with minimal supervision, while maintaining proper safety, quality, and inspection standards.

Must be U.S Citizen

We are 40 000 men and women who meet the challenges faced by our automotive, aviation, defence and industry customers every day. Our passion for challenge and our enthusiasm encourage us to imagine, design and produce high performance and innovative fluid, sealing system and anti-vibration solutions. Working at Hutchinson means being curious about everything, contributing to the evolution of mobility and reducing carbon emissions.

Join us and show what drives you!

A French company with an international presence (25 countries): 170 years of history and passing on our know-how.

5 billion in turnover, with 5% invested in R&D.