Painter

What You’ll Do

• Prepare surfaces, apply coatings, inspect finished work, and support safe, efficient production paint operations.

Surface Preparation

• Perform blasting and blow-off processes to: Remove weld smut, smoke, loose scale, and steel blast grit
• Inspect components to ensure proper blast quality before coating
• Wipe down trailers and components using approved solvents to remove overspray, overlaps, and residue

Painting & Undercoating

• Apply primer at required mil thickness, ensuring uniform coverage
• Inspect primed components prior to topcoating and correct defects such as runs or sags
• Apply topcoat finishes at required mil thickness
• Apply undercoating to trailer components as required for protection and durability

Inspection & Equipment Operation

• Visually inspect paint and undercoating for quality, coverage, and defects
• Operate unload machines and inspect components for damage or defects; repair as needed
• Enter component numbers and production data accurately into computerized systems

Safety, Quality & Productivity

• Perform all tasks in a safe, efficient, timely, and accurate manner according to company policy
• Maintain high productivity while meeting quality standards
• Contribute to team efforts to produce a quality product
• Maintain dependable attendance and work scheduled hours
• Support mandatory overtime as required
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production operations

Education What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent (based on education and work experience)
• 1–3 months of related experience and/or training preferred, including:
• Equipment operation
• Application techniques
• Basic troubleshooting
• Ability to work at a fast pace and take responsibility for errors
• Strong attention to quality and detail
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Basic math skills, including understanding mixing ratios
• Ability to assist management directly when needed
• Ability to pass a pulmonary function test

Work Environment & Physical Expectations

• This position requires the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Physical requirements include prolonged standing and walking, climbing, lifting, and working with arms above shoulder level.
• Employees are frequently exposed to paint fumes, airborne particles, and solvents.
• Required PPE includes steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators, gloves, coveralls, and hoods when in the paint booth.

Why This Role Matters

• Painters play a critical role in protecting trailer components and delivering a finished product that meets Stoughton Trailers’ high standards for durability and appearance.
• Your work directly impacts product longevity, customer satisfaction, and overall quality.
• If you take pride in detail-oriented work and enjoy hands-on manufacturing, this role offers steady contribution and growth opportunity.