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They're looking for a Spray Paint Operator who knows their way around a spray gun and takes pride in a clean, consistent finish. Your day-to-day as a Spray Paint Operator: * Running liquid spray ...

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Production Painter

Wichita, KS ยท On-site

$16/hr

Level 1 -Paint Operator * Able to read and follow routine work processes and procedures. * Requires a moderate degree of mechanical, technical and/or analytic knowledge and experience. * May include ...

Production Painter

Wichita, KS ยท On-site

$16/hr

Level 1 -Paint Operator * Able to read and follow routine work processes and procedures. * Requires a moderate degree of mechanical, technical and/or analytic knowledge and experience. * May include ...

Level 1 -Paint Operator * Able to read and follow routine work processes and procedures. * Requires a moderate degree of mechanical, technical and/or analytic knowledge and experience. * May include ...

Level 1 -Paint Operator * Able to read and follow routine work processes and procedures. * Requires a moderate degree of mechanical, technical and/or analytic knowledge and experience. * May include ...

Sr. Paint Technician

Clarksville, TN

$15.75 - $20.75/hr

Assists Paint Operators in diagnosing mechanical problems and determining how to correct. Identify training and development needs through regular conversation and observation Assists in the ...

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How much do paint operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for paint operator in the United States is $17.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $17.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Paint Operator vs Spray Painter?

AspectPaint OperatorSpray Painter
CredentialsHigh school diploma, safety trainingHigh school diploma, safety training
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, industrial settingsAuto body shops, manufacturing, industrial facilities
Job DutiesOperate paint equipment, prep surfaces, ensure qualityApply paint using spray guns, surface prep, finishing
Industry UsageManufacturing, automotive, aerospaceAutomotive, furniture, industrial equipment

Paint Operators and Spray Painters share similar skills and work environments, often requiring safety training and surface preparation. However, Paint Operators typically focus on operating paint systems in manufacturing settings, while Spray Painters are more involved in applying paint directly to surfaces, especially in auto body or finishing shops.

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Infographic showing various Paint Operator job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 57% Full Time, 42% Part Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,915 per year, or $17.3 per hour.

Upright Induction Paint Operator 3rd Shift

STOW Group

Adairsville, GA โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Company Description

#WeRackTheWorld

The warehouse of the future contains high-density, high-precision racking with automated pallet shuttles (like our atlas 1D) instead of wide aisles that forklifts need to pass through.

Our customers benefit from much better utilization of their warehouses (up to 70% more pallet storage than traditional rack!), maximized vertical space, improved accuracy in pallet selection, and minimized labor costs and product damage.

Over the span of more than 40 years, we've grown into a company with 10 manufacturing facilities, 19 commercial offices, and the know-how of around 2000 employees serving customers in 40 countries.

We Rack the World. Early 2021, we opened our first U.S. Office in Romeoville, IL and we have already grown to over 70 employees. We are also soon opening our first stow manufacturing plant in the greater Atlanta area to serve our current and future customer base.ย It's exciting times to be at stow!

Location:ย ย Adairsville, GA

Job Description

The upright induction Painter/Operator applies specialized dry paint powder to steel uprights, prepping surfaces, operating paint booth, and curing items in ovens. They manageย colourย changes, ensure proper thickness and adhesion,ย maintainย equipment, and inspect finished products for quality. Key skills include manual dexterity, attention to detail, and safety compliance.ย ย ย 

  • Surface Preparation:ย Maintainย pre-treatment degreaser, rinsing, and phosphating tanks priorย powderย coating process.ย 

  • Application:ย Operateย electrostatic paint booth to apply powder uniformly to parts on a conveyor line.ย 

  • Equipment Operation:ย Adjust booth settings, air pressure, spray guns, and oven temperatures.ย 

  • Quality Control:ย Inspect parts before and after painting for defects, ensuring proper coating thickness (mil thickness).ย 

  • Maintenance & Cleanliness:ย Maintain, clean, and troubleshoot paint booths, hoppers, and spray guns.ย 

  • Color Changes:ย Perform efficient changeovers of powder types and colors.ย ย 

  • Responsible for the powder thickness and color requested by the customer.ย 

  • Responsible for the pre-treatment and parameters on induction coils.ย ย 

  • Operatesย conveyors for profileย transport

Quality:ย 

Bath controls:ย phย tab, titration productsย 

Powder thickness checks:ย Elcometerย 

Temperature Control: Infrared Cameraย 

PPE: glasses, overalls, mask, safety shoes, earplugs, capย 

Blow gunsย 

ATEX vacuum cleaner to clean the floor, powder binย etcย 

Cleaning machine to clean the floorย 

Plastic bag + shovel or dust collector to collect powder.ย 

Spareย parts forย preventive maintenance

Qualifications

Experience:ย Previousย experience in industrial painting or powder coating is oftenย required.ย 

Physical Stamina:ย Ability to stand forย long periods, bend, andย lift upย to 50 lbs.ย 

Technical Skills:ย Familiarity with spray equipment, safety protocols, and ability to read blueprints.ย 

Education:ย High school diploma or equivalentย generally required.ย 

Additional Information

What do we offer you?

  1. ย PTO, days paid sick leave, 11 US paid holidays
  2. Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  3. Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  4. Company Paid Life Insurance
  5. Company Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  6. 401K with employer match, currently 4%
  7. Partial Tuition Reimbursement after 12 months
  8. Gross Salary
  9. Tobacco Free Campus
  10. Working hours : Monday to Friday 22PM-06.20AM

Quality, Safety, Health, Environment, Compliance

Every employee at stow contributes to a safe and compliant work environment. We set the example and motivate each other to work safely, efficiently, and in a qualitative way. stow's standards, policies, instructions, and local legislations are there to guide our decisions.

EEO

stow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. stow prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, age, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.