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Paint Operator - 1st Shift

JB Poindexter \u0026 Co
Fort Wayne, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026

Braun Industries

 

Paint Operator - 1st Shift

 

Location: Van Wert, OH

 

Your Skill. Our Mission. One Exceptional Ambulance at a Time.

 

 

Job Title:  Painter

Department

Paint – 500

Role Profile & Pay Grade

Braun PG VII

Reports to 

Paint Team Leader, Coatings VS Manager

Location 

Van Wert, Ohio

Travel

Limited

Organization

Braun

 

Mission 

We make life better, one relationship and one vehicle at a time.


Vision

To be the partner of choice, dedicated to safety and innovation, delivering an exceptional customer experience through empowered employees.

 

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

Approx. %

Measure of success (Key indicator)

Comprehend work orders

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

20%

 

Sanding

Module, chassis and other assembly parts as needed

50%

 

Masking and unmasking

Module and chassis as needed

25%

 

Assembly and disassembly of module and chassis

 

25%

 

Color creation and paint mixing

Applying the stripe layout and painting vehicle’s stripe and painting the vehicle’s chassis and module

25%

 

Mask off and unmasking the chassis and module

 

25%

 

Degrease the stripe area

 

15%

 

 

Painting of miscellaneous small parts and the vehicle’s doors

Application of all coating/lining products to require vehicle assemblies both manufactured and purchased

25%

 

Prep Paint and Painting

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

75%

 

Verification and inspection of final finish

 

25%

 

 

Layout and lettering design and application

 

20%

 

Complete minor painting operations

Touch-up minor defects from paint operation

25%

 

 

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 measure

 

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

 

About Us

At Braun Ambulances, we are committed to building the safest, highest-quality emergency vehicles in the industry. We value teamwork, innovation, and a culture where safety comes first. Braun Ambulances is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace for all employees.

 

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