General Laborer – Painter

April 9, 2026
$19 / hour
Application ends: October 1, 2026
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Job Description

Inspiring Position
Position: General Laborer – Painter
Company: Smithco Manufacturing, Inc.
Job Brief
Smithco is looking for hardworking individuals to join our team in the paint department as a paint prepper/blaster.

Salary Detail
From $19 an hour

Experience
Work Background is required

Job Detail
  • Places steel shot of specified grade into machine hopper.
  • Masks or covers specified areas of object to protect from abrading action.
  • Loads parts on racks in enclosed rooms.
  • Turns valves on equipment to regulate pressure and composition of abrasive mixture flowing through nozzle.
  • Starts equipment that directs blast or flow of abrasive laden compressed air over surface of parts.
  • Directs nozzle over surface of large parts.
  • Examines finished parts to ensure conformance to specifications.
  • Recovers and prepares steel shot for reuse or disposal.
  • Uses a forklift to move trailers to various areas inside the production facility for continued assembly.
  • Sand and prep metal surfaces for paint.
  • Prepare parts for painting and assembly.
  • Perform quality control on all pieces sandblasted.
  • Understand and follow environmental health and safety policies.
  • Prepare for painting and protects painted surfaces from erosion.
  • Apply roll on paint or coating to the interior/exterior of assembled parts.
  • Properly disposing of paint.
  • General Housekeeping.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
  • QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Ability to use grinders, buffers and air hoses
  • Ability to Read a Measuring Tape
  • POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:
  • This is a full-time position.
  • Hours of work are Monday through Thursday 6:00am to 4:30pm, Fridays from 6:00am to 3:30pm and Saturdays as needed from 6:00am to 12:00pm.
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Pay: From $19 per hour
  • Expected hours: No less than 49 per week
  • Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • On-the-job training
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance
  • Work Location: In person