Experienced Automotive Painter
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Experienced Automotive Painter - 1st Shift
Bring bold color and flawless finish to life-one truck at a time
Location: Plainfield, CT
*Must have auto body experience and be able to pass the paint test for cab and full body paint*
Pay: Up to $30.25 per hour (payrate is based on experience)
Were a local business where people come firstyoure never just a number. Proud second chance employer. No THC testing in our pre-employment screening. Come grow with us.
Make any day a pay day with on demand pay
Your Impact Big and Bold
As an Automotive Painter, youll be hands-on in transforming raw builds into road-ready machines, applying high-quality finishes that meet exact customer specs. From surface prep to final spray, your talent ensures every truck doesnt just perform-it turns heads.
The more you learn, the more you earn
We promote almost 100% of our production leaders from within. Most start their leadership career in this automotive painter role, welder role, or general laborer/assembler role.
What a Day in Your Life Looks Like:
- Paint it all: From full truck bodies to any chassis, cab, trailer, or tractor, your versatility makes the difference
- Master the tools: Confidently operate a cup gun, pressure pot, plural system, and airless sprayer like its second nature
- Own the color game: Apply a variety of colors and finishes with accuracy, every time
- Blueprint savvy: Read and interpret blueprints and work orders to ensure precision from prep to finish
- Keep it running: Perform setup and preventative maintenance on all paint tools and equipment
- Stay safe, stay sharp: Handle hazardous waste properly and conduct routine safety and quality checks
- Lead with safety: Work in full compliance with company safety policies and promote a clean, secure workspace
What You Bring to the Table:
- Strong with numbers: Confident in basic math and reading a tape measure with accuracy
- Tech-ready: Comfortable with basic computer skills to support workflow and documentation
- Tool knowledge: Familiar with common paint tools and their proper use
- Measurement-minded: Understands and apply measurements accurately throughout the job
- Blueprint ready: Able to read and interpret blueprints for special paint applications and finishes
What Sets You apart
- Previous experience in manufacturing
- Previous experience working on truck bodies
Physical Requirements
Step into the heart of our fast-paced manufacturing plant, where every task drives progress. In this hands-on role, you'll be on your feet-standing for extended periods, walking, and using your hands to operate tools and equipment wi