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Autobody Painter

Applied Engineering
Yankton, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 6/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/17/2026

This is an autobody-like career without all of the hassle of the less desirable repair portion of an autobody job. This position spends most of the time working in state-of-the-art spray booths using the newest spray and electrostatic technology to paint manufactured items. Parts come to the paint area masked and ready to spray! Manufacturing experience is not required; we will train you.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Setup and paint parts in custom paint shop
  • Mixing and adjusting paint for application of epoxy, enamel, urethanes and other types of coatings.
  • Clean and perform maintenance of paint guns and spray equipment
  • Other duties as required

Qualifications:

  • Ability to read and understand process instructions
  • Basic knowledge of paint and paint equipment
  • 1 year experience painting in automotive or manufacturing field preferred
  • Be able to interpret paint specifications from customer drawings
  • Individual must be able to work with little to no supervision after initial training period, showing a high degree of initiative and self-motivation.
  • Computer data entry skills required
  • Physically able to handle light to medium weight (up to 50 pounds)
  • Ability to handle light to medium items repetitively, without damage to the component or its finish.
  • Job requires extensive periods of standing while performing tasks.
  • Must have good interpersonal skills working with people in a team environment.

Post-offer drug screen and background checks are required

Other Information:
APPLIED ENGINEERING, INC. IS AN EEO/AA EMPLOYER.

APPLIED ENGINEERING, INC. OFFERS COMPETITIVE WAGES AND BENEFITS

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, this position is open only to applicants who qualify as “U.S. Persons” according to U.S. federal law.

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