Painter

 

Join our Toyota Heavy Duty Team as a Painter!

 

The Role:

 

We’re seeking a passionate and dedicated associate who brings enthusiasm, energy, and expertise to our Paint Department. In this role, you will prepare, clean, mix, and apply primers, paints, and powder coatings to large, fabricated weldments and sheet metal components, while collaborating with a dynamic and diverse team to achieve shared goals. If you enjoy tackling challenges with positivity and a bit of humor, you’ll feel right at home here.

 

What You’ll Be Doing:

 

• Checking in daily with your Supervisor
• Preparing metal surfaces for painting or powder coating (sanding, spatter and rust, wiping down steel)
• Using hand-held tools such as grinders and pressure washers
• Mixing paints and coatings properly for production jobs and sub-assemblies
• Performing light assembly work for paint prep (masking, ink stenciling)
• Operating material moving equipment (cranes, pallet jacks, forklifts, dollies) as needed
• Adjusting paint and powder coating equipment settings correctly
• Applying coatings using proper techniques
• Inspecting finished paint jobs for quality issues (runs, missed areas)
• Completing preventive maintenance on equipment
• Performing quality checks to ensure products meet standards

 

 

What We’re Looking For:

 

• Minimum of 2 years of solid paint and/or powder coating experience
• Experience with metal preparation for painting and powder coating
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately and efficiently
• Strong work ethic and team-oriented mindset
• Commitment to maintaining a clean and safe work environment
• Ability to pass pre-employment background checks and drug screening
• Required vision abilities: Close vision, Distance vision, Color vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Ability to adjust focus

 

What Sets You Apart:

 

• Hands-on, proactive team member who willingly pitches in
• Experience working with industrial painting equipment and machinery
• Strong attention to detail with high-quality standards
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to maintain equipment through preventive maintenance
• Consistent, timely, and accurate performance

 

Where and When You’ll Work:

 

• This is an in-person role, located at our East Chicago, IN facility, which is ideal for those who thrive in a hands-on, team-oriented environment.
• Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 3:00 pm

 

What Your Total Compensation & Benefits Package Will Look Like:

 

Wage - $19.25

 

Benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays
• Affordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options
• 100% 401k match up to 6%
• Company paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance
• Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs
• Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development
• Best in class work culture!

 

 

Big Name | Big Opportunities | Life is Better at Toyota

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of “respect for people” and “continuous improvement”. With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.

 

 Learn more here: https://www.toyotaforklift.com/toyota-heavy-duty-careers