Industrial Painter

Start your new career as an Industrial Painter with MAU at Rolls-Royce in Graniteville, SC. As an Industrial Painter, you will prepare, paint, inspect, and finish engine components while ensuring quality, safety, and compliance standards are met throughout the manufacturing process.

What We Offer:

• Third Shift schedule

• Monday - Thursday, 8:00 PM - 6:00 AM

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• PPE provided

• Temp-to-hire opportunity

• Career growth with a globally recognized manufacturer

What We're Looking For:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 2 years of experience painting transportation equipment, engines, automobiles, trucks, trains, boats, or aircraft preferred
• Candidates with a strong desire to learn a skilled trade and demonstrate mechanical aptitude will be considered
• Strong knowledge of industrial painting methods, paint mixing, and application techniques
• Experience operating, cleaning, maintaining, and performing basic repairs on painting equipment
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and safe work practices
• Ability to identify color variations, shades, and brightness differences
• Strong hand-eye coordination and attention to detail
• Ability to wear a respirator and work with paints, solvents, and cleaning chemicals
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to operate hoists and obtain powered industrial vehicle certifications when required
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

What You'll Do as an Industrial Painter:

• Select paints according to engine build specifications
• Mix water-based paints and coatings to required viscosity standards
• Prepare polyurethane paint mixtures, including hardeners and thinners
• Operate manual and powered paint-mixing equipment
• Adjust spray equipment settings to achieve proper paint flow and coating thickness
• Monitor paint applications and identify defects such as orange peel, dry spray, and runs
• Troubleshoot paint quality issues and ensure color accuracy
• Disassemble, clean, maintain, and reassemble paint sprayers and paint pots
• Apply primers and topcoat finishes to engine components and assemblies
• Properly dispose of hazardous paint-related materials according to company standards
• Install engine accessories according to build specifications
• Use electronic torque wrenches to install and secure components
• Mask surfaces using tape, foil, bags, and specialty materials to protect areas from paint
• Position and align components using hoists and material-handling equipment
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Train team members as assigned through departmental training programs
• Support assembly operations and special projects as needed
• Promote and uphold the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct and compliance standards

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of mechanical, automotive, or industrial painting experience
• Knowledge of Rolls-Royce products, policies, and procedures
• Ability to work overtime and additional shifts as needed