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How much do paint line manager jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for paint line manager in the United States is $21.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $26.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Paint Line Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Paint Line Manager, you need expertise in production management, knowledge of paint application processes, and experience in quality control, often supported by a degree in engineering or industrial management. Familiarity with paint line automation systems, safety regulations, and Lean manufacturing tools is typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help manage teams and coordinate with other departments effectively. These skills are crucial to ensure efficient operations, maintain product quality, and uphold safety standards in a manufacturing environment.

What are some common challenges faced by a Paint Line Manager, and how can they be effectively addressed?

Paint Line Managers often encounter challenges such as maintaining consistent product quality, minimizing downtime, and ensuring safety compliance in a fast-paced environment. Addressing these issues typically involves close monitoring of equipment, regular staff training, and implementing standardized operating procedures. Effective communication with team members and other departments, such as maintenance and quality control, is also crucial for promptly resolving any issues that arise and maintaining smooth operations.

What does a Paint Line Manager do?

A Paint Line Manager oversees the operations of an industrial paint line, ensuring that products are coated efficiently, safely, and to quality standards. Their responsibilities typically include supervising staff, maintaining equipment, managing schedules, and ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations. They also troubleshoot any issues that arise during the painting process and work to optimize workflow for maximum productivity.
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Infographic showing various Paint Line Manager job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 94% Full Time, and 5% Part Time. Highlights an 91% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,916 per year, or $21.1 per hour.
Machine Operator II Paint Line - 2nd Shift

Machine Operator II Paint Line - 2nd Shift

Johnson Controls

Marinette, WI • On-site

$23.90 - $26.21/hr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago


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8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 386 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

131st of 512 rated manufacturers


Job description

Shift: 2nd Paint Line

3:15 pm to 1:45 a.m. M-Th w/OT as needed

Rate of Pay: $23.90 - $26.21

JOB
The Finisher pre-treats raw and fabricated parts prior to painting by loading them onto a dipping system that runs them through a series of chemical baths. The finisher also paints a variety of parts using a powder paint system; helps load and unload the paint line, pumps chemicals to and from the chemical baths. Runs test on the chemicals and to insure they are within specifications. The company reserves the right to rotate employees to other departments or work assignments within the organization as needed based upon skill set, production needs, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS
Must be 18 years of age and have a HS Diploma or equivalent. Must be able to read and apply simple math, setting proportions, work with testing equipment etc. Must be able to handle light and heavy weights while loading the lines. Must be able to work standing, bending, stooping for a variety of different jobs. Work with an electrostatic paint system, uses hoists, requires wearing respirator and protective clothing when painting and working with chemicals, requires occasionally working in confined space, and will be required to hold a valid forklift license.

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, AND SAFETY OBLIGATIONS
Comply with the following Environmental, Health and Safety duties as a condition of employment:

  • Comply with safety rules
  • Attend and Participate in Safety Training
  • Participate actively in the safety process
  • Ask questions if something isn't known
  • Report all accidents and injuries immediately
  • Submit suggestions to improve safety
  • Know responsibilities in the event of an emergency (i.e. what to do in the event of an alarm for fire, chemical spills, tornados, etc.)
  • Be a coach to others who are acting unsafely
  • Must have Lock-out tags after 6 months
  • Attend and participate in all hazardous and non-hazardous waste trainings.
  • Ability to recognize chemical hazardous labels.
  • Spill management and clean-up.
  • Air shutoff locations.
  • Capability to follow satellite accumulation rules and requirements.
  • Proficiency to recognize hazardous wastes in your area and manage properly.

DUTIES

  • From written instructions, fills tanks with metal conditioning and plating solutions.
  • Following written instructions from the QC Inspector, makes all necessary additions to the solutions to maintain proper titration strength in the metal conditioning tanks.
  • Periodically dumps all metal conditioning tanks.
  • From written or verbal instructions, mixes a variety of enamels and primers for the liquid paint line, insuring proper viscosity and color.
  • Lights, checks, and adjusts oven paint heater temperature and atomizing pressure according to verbal instructions and paint line situation.
  • Cleans paint booths periodically by removing grease layer from all surfaces and applying a new layer.
  • Removes daily any accumulation of paint on the surface of the water reservoir.
  • Adjusts spray guns to gain the proper width and pressure to insure proper millage is applied to a variety of parts used in manufacturing fire protection equipment.
  • Prepares all parts for painting by manually loading parts on racks and into baskets and by using a power hoist, submersing the parts into the various metal conditioning solutions. Manually removes parts from racks or baskets and places them on carts.
  • Performs salvage operations by manually placing painted parts into baskets and submersing them into hot paint stripper. After removing parts from stripper, steel wools residue. Occasionally performs hand sanding on reworked parts.
  • Removes scale from shells by hand sanding shell prior to painting. Occasionally chips off weld splatter.
  • Performs minor maintenance on equipment and cleans phosphater by removing all nozzles and repairing piping.
  • Operates powder paint machine by using hand spray gun to cover difficult areas on parts. Adjusts material feed and fan as well as the positions of the automatic guns according to parts being painted.
  • Powder coats colors with a manual spray powder gun.
  • Visually checks powder paint supply and adds powder as needed. Insures reclaim machine is operating.
  • Vacuums powder paint machine and scrapes powder build up with scraper.
  • Performs daily maintenance on spray guns, conveyor, and booth area.
  • Performs general repairs on equipment as needed
  • Supporting the training and development of peers within the organization.
  • Performs any additional duties as may be assigned.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $23.90 - $26.21 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.


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Johnson Controls is a world leader in smart buildings, creating safe, healthy and sustainable spaces. For nearly 140 years, we’ve made buildings better and now we’re transforming them again with our award-winning digital technologies and services. We’re using artificial intelligence and data driven solutions to give you deeper insight into your building’s health, sustainability and performance. It’s changing the way we design, operate and maintain indoor environments and driving to a new era of autonomous buildings. We deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, hotels, manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive suite of connected solutions. Johnson Controls offers the world’s largest portfolio of building technology, software and services. Supported by a team of more than 100,000 dedicated employees working across 150 countries, we’re helping customers achieve their sustainability goals and power their mission.

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Machinery manufacturing, water transportation, public safety statistics centers and offices and manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Milwaukee, WI, US