Production Painter

Join Our Team as a Production Painter at Johnson Electric!

Location: Vandalia, Ohio
Hourly Salary: $19.00-$22.00/HR Depending on Experience
Schedule:1st Shift

Position: Full Time

As our next Production Painter, you’ll be at the forefront of applying water-borne base paint to small metal components using hand-operated spray equipment. Your expertise in industrial spray painting, coating preparation, and quality inspection will be crucial in delivering consistent coverage, appearance, and finish while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A hands-on role where craftsmanship, safety, and product quality matter every day.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Apply water-borne base paint to small metal parts using a hand-held spray gun.
• Prepare components for painting by cleaning, wiping, masking, and completing other required preparation.
• Mix, stir, thin, and prepare coatings according to established work instructions and specifications.
• Adjust spray equipment to maintain the proper spray pattern, coverage, and finish.
• Apply coatings evenly while preventing runs, sags, missed areas, excessive buildup, and uneven finishes.
• Inspect painted components for color, coverage, appearance, and overall quality; perform touch-up or rework when appropriate.
• Load, position, handle, and unload small metal parts before and after painting.
• Follow drying, curing, and handling requirements to protect finished parts from damage.
• Clean spray guns, paint equipment, fixtures, the paint booth, and surrounding work areas, including routine housekeeping and assigned filter changes.
• Follow production schedules, work instructions, quality standards, and environmental, health, and safety procedures.
• Properly handle, label, store, and dispose of paints and related materials in accordance with company procedures.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and communicate quality, equipment, or process concerns to the supervisor or appropriate team member.
• Perform other production duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

• Ability to recognize proper coating coverage and common paint defects.
• Good hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written work instructions, specifications, mixing ratios, and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently, meet production requirements, and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive hand and arm movements associated with manual spray painting.
• Ability to regularly handle and position small metal components and to bend, reach, grasp, and perform repetitive production tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 40 pounds occasionally, subject to confirmation of the position requirements.
• Ability to wear required PPE while performing painting operations.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Previous experience with industrial spray painting, automotive painting, powder or liquid coating, or a similar spray application.
• Experience using a manual or hand-held spray gun.
• Experience applying water-based or water-borne coatings.

Work Environment:

This position works in a manufacturing environment and may involve exposure to paint and coating materials, spray operations, production equipment, and varying noise levels. Required PPE must be worn as designated for the operation.

What We Offer:

Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer you a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset—our people—can flourish.

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.

How to Apply: Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com - We can’t wait to meet you!

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.