Painter Lead

**We are hiring a Painter Lead**
**Chatsworth, CA**
Volt is immediately hiring for Painter Lead in Chatsworth, CA.
As a Painter Lead you will:

• Perform surface preparation tasks such as sanding, degreasing, and applying solvents
• Mask and shield components to prevent overspray and ensure precision during painting
• Handle loading and unloading of parts onto paint racks with attention to safety protocols
• Accurately mix paint and primer formulations to meet required finish types (e.g., flat, semi-gloss, gloss)
• Inspect surfaces to confirm readiness before beginning the painting process
• Use spray equipment to apply coatings on components of various dimensions and configurations
• Operate curing ovens, ensuring correct temperature settings and cycle durations
• Conduct thorough visual checks to verify paint coverage and finish quality
• Clean and maintain painting tools and equipment, including spray guns and filtration systems
• Set a positive example by encouraging process improvements and maintaining high quality standards
• Follow all safety guidelines, company procedures, and quality assurance protocols
• Keep the workspace clean, orderly, and hazard-free
• Assist team members by offering direction and helping maintain smooth operations

This is a Full-time, temp-to-hire opportunity.
Shift : Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
The ideal candidate will have:

• 5 to 10 years of hands-on experience in a paint shop setting, ideally within aerospace or automotive sectors
• High level of precision and a strong focus on delivering quality results
• Skilled in mixing and preparing a variety of paint and primer types
• Familiarity with interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and job instructions
• Must be able to pass respiratory fit and pulmonary function testing, if applicable
• Physically capable of lifting up to 40 pounds
• Proven leadership abilities, including mentoring and supporting team members

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working with powder coating systems and tools
• Understanding of safety, health, and environmental standards related to painting operations
• Exposure to lean manufacturing principles or continuous improvement initiatives
• Background in supervisory or lead roles within a production environment
• Competent in using inspection instruments to assess coating thickness and finish quality

Pay Rate: $25-$27 per hour
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please click here or call . Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.
Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.