About the role
STS Technical Services is hiring Painters in Liberty, Missouri . This is a regular full-time, non-exempt role supporting paint operations in a manufacturing and production environment. The Painter is responsible for applying primer, paint, touch-up coatings and other finishes to JLG products using electrostatic, air-assist and automotive-style paint equipment. This role supports high-quality production finishes through proper surface preparation, paint mixing, masking, equipment maintenance and quality inspection. Job Details Job Title: Painter I Market Title: Painter I_JLG Department: Paint Location: Liberty, Missouri Status: Regular Full-Time FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt EEO-1 Category: Production Position Summary The Painter applies paint and coatings to JLG products while following paint specifications, safety procedures and production requirements. This position requires hands-on painting experience, strong attention to detail, basic mechanical aptitude and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in automotive, industrial, heavy equipment, manufacturing or body shop painting and be comfortable using spray equipment, preparing surfaces, mixing paint, performing touch-ups and inspecting finished work. Key Responsibilities These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned. Apply primer, paint and touch-up coatings using spray equipment and brushes Mask and unmask parts to meet specifications Prepare surfaces by sanding, washing and conditioning Perform light bodywork as needed Disassemble, clean and maintain painting equipment, including pumps, heaters, tanks and guns Flush tanks and lines during color changes Mix paints for color accuracy, viscosity and consistency Perform titrations and adjust chemicals as needed for paint and related processes Apply decals, stencils and rust-proofing as required Inspect work before, during and after painting to ensure quality standards are met Perform mil and gloss checks as required Transport parts and materials using tuggers, forklifts, overhead cranes or manual carts Maintain a clean and organized work area Perform preventiv…
