Paint Operator - Upright Line - Induction - 2nd Shift
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 14, 2026. Stow Group scores B on the Alion truth index.
#WeRackTheWorld
With over 45 years of excellence, stow Group has transformed from a family-owned business into a global leader in the supply chain industry and is at the forefront of driving peak warehouse performance through innovative racking systems and accessible automation solutions.
stow stands as one of the largest and most powerful industrial storage companies worldwide, with 10 manufacturing facilities, 19 commercial offices, and the know-how of around 2000 employees serving customers in 40 countries.
In 2026, we opened our first U.S. based manufacturing facility in Adairsville, GA and are continuing to grow strong. It’s exciting times to be at stow!
Location: Adairsville, GA
The upright induction Painter/Operator applies specialized dry paint powder to steel uprights, prepping surfaces, operating paint booth, and curing items in ovens. They manage colour changes, ensure proper thickness and adhesion, maintain equipment, and inspect finished products for quality. Key skills include manual dexterity, attention to detail, and safety compliance.
Surface Preparation: Maintain pre-treatment degreaser, rinsing, and phosphating tanks prior powder coating process.
Application: Operate electrostatic paint booth to apply powder uniformly to parts on a conveyor line.
Equipment Operation: Adjust booth settings, air pressure, spray guns, and oven temperatures.
Quality Control: Inspect parts before and after painting for defects, ensuring proper coating thickness (mil thickness).
Maintenance & Cleanliness: Maintain, clean, and troubleshoot paint booths, hoppers, and spray guns.
Color Changes: Perform efficient changeovers of powder types and colors.
Responsible for the powder thickness and color requested by the customer.
Responsible for the pre-treatment and parameters on induction coils.
Operates conveyors for profile transport
Quality:
Bath controls: ph tab, titration products
Powder thickness checks: Elcometer
Temperature Control: Infrared Camera
PPE: glasses, overalls, mask, safety shoes, earplugs, cap
Blow guns
ATEX vacuum cleaner to clean the floor, powder bin etc
Cleaning machine to clean the floor
Plastic bag + shovel or dust collector to collect powder.
Spare parts for preventive maintenance
Experience: Previous experience in industrial painting or powder coating is often required.
Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Technical Skills: Familiarity with spray equipment, safety protocols, and ability to read blueprints.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent generally required.
What do we offer you?
- PTO, days paid sick leave, 11 US paid holidays
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401K with employer match, currently 4%
- Partial Tuition Reimbursement after 12 months
- Tobacco Free Campus
Quality, Safety, Health, Environment, Compliance
Every employee at stow contributes to a safe and compliant work environment. We set the example and motivate each other to work safely, efficiently, and in a qualitative way. stow’s standards, policies, instructions, and local legislations are there to guide our decisions.
EEO
stow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. stow prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, age, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.