Industrial Manufacturing Painter

Industrial PainterPay Rate: $18 - 23/hourShift: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm (OT is available)Direct Hire Opportunity!Manufacturing EnvironmentAir Spray Painting NeededResponsibilitiesPrepare components for painting by sanding, taping, and applying body filler to ensure a smooth, high-quality finish.Read, comprehend, and work from plans, drawings, and measurements to complete paint jobs accurately.Read and use a tape measure with precision to support accurate layout and finishing work.Perform paint preparation tasks including cleaning, sanding, and priming surfaces prior to coating.Apply primer over repaired or prepared surfaces and ensure proper adhesion of topcoats.Mix paints to specified colors or original color standards, using spatulas or power mixing equipment, and adjust viscosity as needed.Operate painting and coating equipment, including air spray systems, to apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.Sand and apply sealer to properly dried surfaces to achieve the required finish quality.Buff and wax completed paint work to achieve the desired sheen and appearance.Essential SkillsHands-on air spray painting experience, including operation of painting and coating equipment.Mathematics skills sufficient to measure and mix materials accurately, including working with increments as small as 1/10 of a gram.Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment or autobody shop.Exposure to industrial paint booths and paint manufacturing or paint systems.Industrial painting, industrial paint shops, or related fabrication environments.Experience with visual inspection of finished products to ensure quality standards.Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Reading, PA.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Reading, PA.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.