Production Painter - Manufacturing - Base Salary to 26.00/hour - Gallatin, TN

Production Painter - Manufacturing - Base Salary to 26.00/hour - Gallatin, TN

• Our client, a U.S.-based manufacturer of heavy-duty equipment and metal products used across construction, transportation, and industrial applications, is seeking a Production Painter to join their team in Gallatin, TN.
• The Production Painter will apply industrial coatings to metal components in a high-volume manufacturing environment, ensuring quality, durability, and adherence to production standards. This is a 2nd shift position (2:15 PM – 10:45 PM).

Responsibilities:

• Apply industrial coatings using HVLP (gravity-feed), pressure-fed, and bedliner spray systems
• Perform surface preparation including sanding, masking, cleaning, and defect repair
• Mix paints and coatings to manufacturer specifications, ensuring proper ratios, viscosity, and pot life control
• Execute wet sanding and buffing to meet finish requirements
• Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and finishing specifications
• Measure and verify coating application, including film thickness and finish quality standards
• Maintain and clean spray equipment, paint booths, and work areas
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper PPE usage and hazardous material handling
• Document production work, material usage, and quality issues; report defects and rework as needed

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of production painting experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Hands-on experience with industrial coatings (e.g., epoxy, urethane, polyurethane, or similar systems)
• Proficiency using HVLP (gravity-feed) and pressure-fed spray equipment
• Experience with surface preparation, bodywork, and defect repair on metal components
• Ability to perform wet sanding and buffing to achieve high-quality finishes
• Experience mixing coatings to specification and maintaining batch/mix records
• Ability to meet defined quality standards, including finish consistency and coating thickness
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and production documentation
  

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary in the 19.00 – 26.00/hour range
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 6% (eligible after 1 year)
• Medical, dental, vision (50% employer-paid for employee-only coverage)
• Company-paid life insurance
• Disability insurance (50% employer-paid)
• Paid time off: 10 days vacation, 9 holidays, 4 personal days
• $50/month cell phone reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement (up to federal limits)
• Gym membership reimbursement (up to $40/month)
• Paid parental leave
• Referral bonus program (up to $1,250)
• Company-provided uniforms

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