{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"01a1a26400a3642fa1444421","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/01a1a26400a3642fa1444421","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/01a1a26400a3642fa1444421","title":"Painter","description":"STS Technical Services is hiring Painters in Butner North, Carolina, to support industrial painting and finishing operations in a manufacturing environment.\n\nThis hands-on role is responsible for applying primers, paints and protective coatings using electrostatic, air-assist and other automotive-style painting equipment. The Painter will also prepare surfaces, mix coatings, maintain paint equipment and inspect finished work to ensure quality requirements are met.\n\nPosition Overview\n\nThe Painter applies paint and coatings to manufactured products while supporting surface preparation, equipment maintenance and finishing operations.\n\nThis position requires previous automotive, industrial or heavy equipment painting experience, strong attention to detail and the ability to work safely with paint equipment, chemicals and required respiratory protection.\n\nResponsibilities\nApply primer, paint and touch-up coatings using spray equipment and brushes\nMask and unmask parts according to specifications\nPrepare surfaces through sanding, washing and conditioning\nPerform light bodywork when required\nDisassemble, clean and maintain painting equipment\nMaintain pumps, heaters, tanks, spray guns and related equipment\nFlush tanks and paint lines during color changes\nMix paints to achieve required color accuracy, viscosity and consistency\nPerform titrations and adjust chemicals as required for paint and related processes\nApply decals, stencils and rust-proofing as required\nInspect work before, during and after painting\nPerform coating thickness and gloss checks\nTransport parts and materials using tuggers, forklifts, overhead cranes or manual carts\nMaintain a clean and organized work area\nPerform preventive maintenance tasks as required\nMinimum Qualifications\nAt least six months of painting experience in an automotive, industrial or heavy equipment environment\nStrong math skills\nBasic mechanical aptitude\nAbility to wear a respirator\nAbility to pass a Pulmonary Function Test\nAbility and willingness to work overtime as needed\nAvailability to work evenings, weekends and holidays when required by production demands\nAbility to maintain regular and reliable on-site attendance\nPreferred Qualifications\nAt least one year of painting experience in a manufacturing or body shop environment\nAbility to work independently\nAbility to troubleshoot minor issues\nAbout STS Technical Services\n\nSTS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial organizations across the United States. We connect skilled professionals with career opportunities where their experience can make an immediate impact.\n\nApply Today\n\nIf you have automotive, industrial or heavy equipment painting experience and are ready to support production finishing operations, apply today to join STS Technical Services as a Painter in Butner North, Carolina.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\n\nSTS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.\n\n#IndeedSTS","company":"Sts Aviation Group","rawCompany":"sts aviation group","city":"Butner","state":"NC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-09T09:19:35.943Z","occupations":[{"code":"47-2141.00","title":"Painters, Construction and Maintenance","slug":"painters-construction-and-maintenance"},{"code":"51-9124.00","title":"Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders","slug":"coating-painting-and-spraying-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"51-9123.00","title":"Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers","slug":"painting-coating-and-decorating-workers"}],"industries":[{"code":"325510","title":"Paint and Coating Manufacturing","slug":"paint-and-coating-manufacturing"},{"code":"238320","title":"Painting and Wall Covering Contractors","slug":"painting-and-wall-covering-contractors"},{"code":"332812","title":"Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers","slug":"metal-coating-engraving-except-jewelry-and-silverware-and-allied-services-to-manufacturers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Painter","description":"STS Technical Services is hiring Painters in Butner North, Carolina, to support industrial painting and finishing operations in a manufacturing environment.\n\nThis hands-on role is responsible for applying primers, paints and protective coatings using electrostatic, air-assist and other automotive-style painting equipment. 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