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Painter

Braun Industries and Careers
Van Wert, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 3/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2026
DEPARTMENT:
COATINGS (PAINT)

ROLE PROFILE & PAY GRADE:

NON-EXEMPT, VII

LOCATION:

VAN WERT, OHIO

DEPARTMENT:
COATINGS (PAINT)

ROLE PROFILE & PAY GRADE:

NON-EXEMPT, VII

LOCATION:

VAN WERT, OHIO

Summary of Responsibilities

To prepare the vehicle for the painting process; to perform high quality automotive painting on vehicle chassis, vehicle module, cabinets and/or small parts. To perform high quality coating applications such as interior and exterior grade linings; to assemble and apply the stripe layouts to the vehicle using established prints and layout designs or by creating new prints and designs.

Summary of Activities

Responsibilities
Activities

Comprehend work orders
Receive, review and interpret instructions and prints for each unit or job. Plan details of working procedure, tooling and material requirements

Sanding
Module, chassis and other assembly parts as needed

Masking and unmasking
Module and chassis as needed

Assembly and disassembly of module and chassis

Color creation and paint mixing
Applying the stripe layout and painting vehicle’s stripe and painting the vehicle’s chassis and module

Mask off and unmasking the chassis and module

Degrease the stripe area

Painting of miscellaneous small parts and the vehicle’s doors
Application of all coating/lining products to require vehicle assemblies both manufactured and purchased

Prep Paint and Painting
Formula mixing and color blending, painting of single stage, base/clear coat or tri-coat applications

Verification and inspection of final finish

Layout and lettering design and application

Complete minor painting operations
Touch-up minor defects from paint operation

Technical Skills/Competencies (Technical Knowledge, Education and Experience)


  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Two years prior working experience in automotive painting with AXALTA paints
  • Experience with multi-color painting applications
  • Experience with formula mixing and color blending
  • Experience with bodywork, sanding, masking, hand/air tools and tape measu

Personality Traits / Core Skills


  • High cooperation with bodywork and vehicle prep departments

Essential Functions/Physical Requirements

  • Ability to pass spirometric testing and physical requirements
  • Cleanliness and operation of equipment including earplugs, respirators, spray gun and hoses
  • Complete all work as detailed in the summary of responsibilities of this position profile at acceptable productivity and quality levels
  • Demonstrate all technical skills/competencies and core skills as referenced in this job specification at acceptable productivity and quality levels
  • Demonstrate reasonable and reliable attendance
  • Maintain any required licensures and/or certifications
  • Operate all job-related equipment or machines at acceptable productivity and quality levels
  • Successfully pass a post offer drug test, as well as random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug and alcohol test thereafter
  • Ability to lift and move up to 100 pounds with assistance, regularly require to walk, talk and hear, reach with hands and arms, stand, crouch and kneel; frequently required to use hand to finger dexterity in order to handle objects, tools, and/or controls; occasionally required to stoop or crawl

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