$19/hour and up based on experience
1st Shift 6:30 am- 5 pm Monday to Thursday with Overtime on Friday and Saturday as needed for production
Mickey Truck Bodies is seeking a skilled Autobody Painter to join our Finishing Department. This position plays a key role in delivering the high-quality truck bodies and trailers our customers expect. If you take pride in producing top-tier paint finishes and enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you!
About the Role
The Autobody Painter is responsible for preparing, priming, and painting truck bodies, trailers, and components according to company quality and safety standards. You will ensure all finished surfaces meet durability, appearance, and performance expectations.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare surfaces through sanding, masking, cleaning, and priming • Mix and match paint colors for accurate finish results • Apply paint coatings using spray guns (HVLP) • Inspect and correct defects such as sags, runs, or thin spots • Follow all safety, environmental, and material-handling procedures • Maintain spray guns, paint booths, and equipment • Apply undercoats, sealers, and topcoats to various surfaces (metal, fiberglass, composites) • Work with production teams to meet job timelines • Record paint usage, color codes, and job details • Perform touch-ups and final finish repairs
Qualifications
Required
• High school diploma or equivalent • Minimum 2 years of autobody or industrial painting experience • Strong knowledge of paint prep, application techniques, and materials • Experience with HVLP spray equipment • Ability to recognize and correct finish defects
Preferred
• Experience painting truck bodies or trailers • Technical/vocational training in paint application
Skills & Competencies
• Excellent attention to detail and craftsmanship • Strong color-matching ability • Understanding of OSHA/EPA safety practices • Ability to work independently and on a team • Dependable, punctual, and organized
Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs • Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crawl, climb, and stoop as needed • Must have full range of vision including color and depth perception • Ability to work in a paint booth and production shop environment
Work Environment
• Paint booth and shop setting • Exposure to noise, fumes, and seasonal temperature changes • Fast-paced, production-driven work environment
About Mickey Truck Bodies
Mickey Truck Bodies is a premier manufacturer of state-of-the-art bodies and trailers and specially engineered vehicles sold in over 50 countries around the world. The innovative product line-up is prevalent in industries such as food & beverage, vending, propane, rental trucks, emergency & rescue, furniture, battery, oil & natural gas, and data storage.
Company Culture
The company operates a total of 500,000 square feet of manufacturing and fleet services space among 5 separate locations (High Point and Thomasville, NC; Bloomington, IL; Ocala, FL; and Freehold NJ; ). Mickey Truck Bodies offers employees a competitive compensation and benefit package including:
• Productivity and Performance Bonus • Paid Vacation Time • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Employee cost share) • Wellness Plan with Incentives • Flexible Spending Accounts • Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance • Company Paid Basic Life Insurance with AD&D Policy • Voluntary Life Insurance • 401 K with Company Match • Supplemental Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance plans • Hospital Confinement Indemnity Policy • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Legal Shield
Equal Opportunity Employer
Mickey Truck Bodies and Subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Note
Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.