Painter

Job Description Job Description Painter
General Tool Company | Manufacturing | Full-Time | Days & Nights Available

Industry-Leading 25% Night Shift Differential
YOUR SCHEDULE. YOUR CHOICE. YOUR PREMIUM PAY.
We know life doesn’t fit neatly into a 9-to-5. That’s why we built a schedule that works for you. Choose the shift that fits your life — and get paid a premium for it.

☀️ Day Shift
10-hour shifts starting between 5–6 AM

???? Night Shift (starting at 5 PM) — 25% Differential
Monday–Friday: 8-hour or 10-hour shifts
Monday–Thursday: 10-hour or 12-hour shifts

???? Retirees Welcome!
Work a part-time schedule on days or nights and still receive a benefits package.

You’re Not Just an Employee. You’re an Owner.
We believe that everyone who helps build this company should share in its success. That’s why we created Ownership For All — giving every eligible full-time employee an ownership stake in the business. From day one, you’re not just joining a team — you’re becoming an owner. At GTC, your wins aren’t just good for the company. They’re good for you.

What You’ll Do
You’re a craftsperson. You take pride in a flawless finish, a clean booth, and a job done right the first time. At GTC, your eye for detail and skill with a spray gun directly impact the quality our customers count on.

Apply customer-specified coatings to exact film thickness, gloss, and appearance standards — every time
Determine the best application method for each job based on specs and technical data
Prep surfaces like a pro — finishing, filling, sealing, color mixing, and masking
Disassemble components before painting and reassemble them after — with precision
Keep the paint kitchen, booth, equipment, and storage area clean, organized, and 6S-ready
Proactively detect and eliminate foreign objects before they can contaminate the coating process
Report booth and equipment issues before they become problems
Work safely and in full compliance with environmental and safety requirements

What You Bring
2+ years as an industrial or automotive painter with hands-on expertise in surface prep, mixing, and coating application
Proficiency with HVLP, siphon feed, gravity feed, and pressure feed spray equipment
Ability to read and accurately mix paint and coating formulas
Strong knowledge of surface prep techniques: finishing, fillers, sealing, masking, and color matching
Ability to read blueprints, specs, and travelers
Strong color differentiation and visual acuity
Comfortable wearing respiratory equipment while painting and prepping surfaces
High school diploma or GED required

Why GTC?
Ownership For All — you’re a stakeholder from day one
Industry-leading 25% night shift differential — because your time is worth it
Flexible scheduling options that actually fit your life
Retiree-friendly part-time options with benefits
A team that values precision, craftsmanship, and showing up for each other
Work that matters — products built to the highest standards in demanding industries

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
All applicants will be considered based upon experience and knowledge, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital, disabled, or veteran status. GTC is committed to creating and maintaining a workforce environment free from any form of discrimination or harassment.