Paint Kitchen Operator

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Summary The Paint Kitchen Operator is responsible for the safe handling, preparation, mixing, storage, and distribution of paint and related materials used in the automotive painting process. This role ensures that paint systems operate efficiently, materials are available and properly mixed to specifications, and equipment is maintained in accordance with environmental, safety, and quality standards.

Core Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Technical Expertise
• Quality Orientation
• Problem Solving
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Manual Dexterity & Hand-Eye Coordination
• Safety Awareness
• Communication & Teamwork
• Time Management
• Adaptability & Learning

Job Duties

• Prepare and mix paints, solvents, and coatings according to job specifications and manufacturer instructions.
• Monitor paint kitchen operations including pumping, filtering, and circulating paint to spray booths.
• Ensure correct viscosity, color, and batch consistency for production requirements.
• Maintain and troubleshoot pumps, filters, mixers, and other paint system equipment.
• Follow established quality control processes and document paint usage, batch records, and lot traceability.
• Perform routine inspections, cleaning, and preventative maintenance of tanks, lines, and equipment.
• Safely handle hazardous materials, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company environmental standards.
• Support production by ensuring timely delivery of paints and coatings to paint booths.
• Assist in changeovers, flushing systems, and setting up new colors as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe paint kitchen environment.
• Report any equipment malfunctions, material shortages, or safety concerns immediately to supervision.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

Requirements

• Previous experience in automotive, industrial, or manufacturing paint environments preferred.
• Experience with industrial mixing, pumping, or paint circulation systems in a plus.

Working Conditions

• Physical ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Frequent standing, bending, and reaching
• Exposure to paint shop environment (heat, fumes, dust, PPE required)
• Overtime as required.
• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?

“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”

“Lots of growth opportunity.”

“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”

Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.