Painter
About the role
At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first. You’ll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential. And it’s your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world’s most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.
Power Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility. We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.
Global Grade/Level: USA 61. Closing date: October 27, 2026. Posted: October 20, 2026.
Responsibilities
- Select paint according to company requirements, build books, and match colors of paint following specified color charts
- Mix paints to match color specifications, then stir and thin the paints, using spatulas or power mixing equipment
- Remove grease, dirt, paint, and rust from engine surfaces in preparation for paint application, using abrasives, solvents, brushes, blowtorches, washing tanks, or sandblasters
- Pour paint into spray guns, and adjust nozzles and paint mixes in order to get the proper paint flow and coating thickness
- Monitor painting operations in order to identify flaws such as blisters and streaks so that their causes can be corrected
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED and 3 years of experience in operating painting machines and painting surfaces of transportation equipment, such as engines, automobiles, buses, trucks, trains, boats, and airplanes
- Intermediate knowledge of painting methods and techniques, including the ability to formulate and mix paints, and operate, clear and repair paint equipment
- Intermediate knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and the ability to use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations or standards
- Intermediate ability to troubleshoot paint applications and match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness
- Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship (visa sponsorship not available)
- 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 50 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
Qualifications
- Two years in a mechanical or automotive paint trade school
- Knowledge of MTU products, policies and procedures
Skills
- Paint formulation and mixing
- Operation, cleaning, and repair of paint equipment
- OSHA safety compliance
- Paint application troubleshooting
- Color matching and detection (shades, brightness)
Benefits
- Base pay and discretionary bonus plan
- Health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Certain paid holidays
- Paid parental and family care leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Long-term incentive plan
Pay
Hourly range: $25.11 – $37.67 (based on state of residence; location: Aiken, SC)
Schedule
Full-time position located in Aiken, SC. Relocation assistance is not available.