Lead Painter

Job Title: Lead Painter    

Reports to: Shop Team Lead/ Director of Operations   

Department: Operations

Job Summary: 

This position is responsible for performing a variety of painting tasks on commercial trucks and equipment. 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

Support daily functions including, but not limited to: 

• Refinish damaged bodies of vehicles and equipment using a variety of tools and techniques. 
• Apply paint and coating using sprayers or brushes. 
• Mix and match paints to meet specifications or restore vehicles to the original color. 
• Stir and thin paint using spatulas or power mixing equipment. 
• Work with painter’s assistants and shop team to complete tasks efficiently. 
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicle components as needed. 
• Sand, fill, mask, and prep surfaces for painting application. 
• Perform light mechanical repairs and panel replacements. 
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace; clean tools, sprayers, and other equipment regularly. 
• Assist with janitorial and yard maintenance tasks as needed. 
• Work 9.5-hour shifts Monday–Friday and Saturdays as needed. 
• Support other shop and production duties as assigned. 
• Other duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization 

Required Skills/Abilities:  

• Ability to work alone with minimal or no supervision 
• Knowledge of hand tools, paint sprayers, and body repair equipment. 
• General understanding of truck systems and build-up processes. 
• Basic understanding of electrical systems and wire sizing (a plus). 
• Working knowledge of basic office software (such as Microsoft Office) 
• Working knowledge of company software and procedures 
• Great attitude and ability to work with others 
• Good communication skills, written and verbal  
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills 

Education and Experience: 

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Valid driver’s license (required to move company vehicles). 
• Auto body/collision repair and/or industrial painting experience preferred. 
• Forklift operator certification (or willingness to obtain). 
• Overhead crane operator certification (or willingness to obtain). 

Physical Requirements (representative but not exhaustive):  

• Sitting, crouching, kneeling 
• Manual finger dexterity 
• Heavy lifting; 30 pounds or more 
• Twisting, bending, reaching, and stretching 
• Long periods of standing 
• Exposure to shop noise and dust 
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts and vehicles 
• Exposure to hot and cold temperatures 

Core Values: 

• Integrity with a strong moral compass 
• Exceptional work ethic with grit 
• Team player attitude 
• Innovation 

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check.
• Must have a valid drivers license to move our vehicles.
• Must be able to work from 6am-3:30pm Monday through Friday and Saturdays as needed.