1st Shift Painter

1st Shift Painter

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Date: May 9, 2026

Location: Oklahoma City, OK, US, 73135

Company: Hubbell Incorporated

Job Overview

The Paint Operator prepares surfaces and applies epoxy and urethane wet paints to obtain high-grade finishes on parts or products.

A Day In The Life

Every day at Hubbell is different and you’ll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you’ll make a difference by:

• Apply masking tape and or caps to protect parts and components that are not to be coated.

• Wet coat surfaces of manufactured products with epoxy and urethane coatings.

• Adjust valves on spray gun to regulate width and pressure of spray.

• Pull trigger and direct spray onto work surface to apply prime or finish coat.

• Properly clean and maintain all spray equipment including booth maintenance.

• Make suggestions to Supervisors for improvements associated with assigned work.

• Follow instructions; both written and verbal; from the Lead person and production Supervisors.

• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

• Inspect own work for conformity to standards.

• Assist in other areas as necessary.

• Regular attendance and punctuality are required.

• Overtime, including weekends, as needed could be mandatory.

• Must wear all PPE required for the specific work area.

• Other duties as assigned.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Ability to prioritize workload and complete tasks in a timely manner.

• Ability to multi-task as needed.

• Knowledge of proper use of safety equipment; i.e. safety glasses, ear plugs, and work boots where necessary.

• Ability to move about the facility moving product.

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 54 pounds.

• Requires long periods of standing.

• Use of hands required extensively.

• Work usually takes place in a manufacturing/warehouse environment where conditions can be reflective of the outside elements.

• Full mask respirator with carbon filters or make up air, full paint suit, and gloves must be worn at all timed during the coating process to protect the painter from fumes and particles.

• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but involved written or oral instructions.

• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Utility Solutions

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.